What is drug blockage of craving for alcohol? Here, torpedo implantation from alcoholism comes to the first place, which reduces the craving for alcohol, and in most cases makes the addict instantly abandon the addiction.
Despite the emergence of a whole host of innovative methods of getting rid of alcohol dependence, stitching torpedoes still have not lost their relevance. Many experienced narcologists across the country resort to such an effective remedy when trying to rid patients of craving for alcohol.
Method History
At the end of the last century for alcohol addicts there was an excellent alternative to long-term rehabilitation from alcoholism in drug treatment clinics and dispensaries. Narcologists began to actively offer patients the possibility of stitching torpedoes from alcoholism to develop a conditioned reflex to alcohol rejection. The very definition arose as a derivative of the most famous at that time drug of this property called “Torpedo”.
Currently, almost every alcohol treatment center uses this method of getting rid of drug addiction in its practice. Moreover, today the list of affordable, effective drugs that can be sewn under the skin of a dependent has expanded significantly.
How can stitching a torpedo relieve alcohol cravings?
The implantation of a torpedo from alcoholism in the upper subcutaneous layers in the form of an absolutely safe sterile capsule with the active substance disulfiram is one of the fastest and most painless surgical operations. Later, after the final healing, self-removal of the capsule becomes quite problematic.
The likelihood of a drug getting into the addict’s body as a result of his or her activity with an instant overdose of the active substance is the main limiting factor on the way to stop drinking alcohol.
The principle of action of the torpedo from alcoholism
Implantation of "Disulfiram" in the form of a capsule or ampoule allows you to ensure daily absorption of the drug into the blood in minimal quantities. Moreover, the process can last from several months to several years. In cases where the action of the substance does not give the necessary results, you can re-embed a torpedo from alcoholism.
Entering into a reaction with alcohol, "Disulfiram" produces quite unpleasant reactions for a dependent person, the effects of which can be nausea, vomiting, headaches, accelerated heartbeat, chest pain, and more. Thus, alcohol intake ceases to be associated with the addict with positive emotions.
Method Security
How safe is a torpedo from alcoholism? Reviews of people who have already managed to go through the procedure show that the drug is completely harmless in normal conditions. The entire effect of the use of the method of therapy manifests itself only in violation of the prohibition of alcohol. In this case, a person begins to feel the negative manifestations of the above symptoms. If alcohol consumption, in spite of everything, continues to be systematic, the effect of Disulfiram can cause the most unforeseen consequences, not excluding death.
Contraindications
Before offering addicted therapy in the form of a torpedo stitching, the alcoholism treatment center must conduct a comprehensive examination of the state of the body to identify possible contraindications. Moreover, contraindications in this case can relate to both the physiological and mental state of a person.
Among the absolute contraindications should be highlighted:
- somatic diseases at the acute stage;
- infectious diseases (SARS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.);
- oncological diseases;
- severe mental disorders;
- preinfarction conditions;
- head injuries;
- pregnancy;
- state of intoxication ;
- individual intolerance or allergic reactions to the active substance of the drug.
Myths and Reality
It would seem that there is nothing simpler than such a procedure. A torpedo from alcoholism is sewn under the skin, the price of which is available to the bulk of the population. By the way, the cost of this procedure varies on average from 6 to 30 thousand rubles. After that, the fear of unpleasant consequences, discomfort, or even the onset of death does not allow a person to continue the systematic use of alcohol. However, a considerable proportion of addicts again returns to the glass immediately after the end of the action of the active substance.
Some experts who are familiar with the common drugs for the treatment of alcoholism, consider the action of the torpedo a real myth. In reality, long-acting drugs that could gradually dissolve under the skin simply do not exist.
However, supporters of the treatment of alcoholism by stitching torpedoes bring their own arguments. In their opinion, there are enough substances that can remain in the body at the cellular level throughout life.
If we talk about the practice of applying the method, then in the case of most patients, drugs for the treatment of alcoholism in the form of a torpedo are effective only on a subconscious, psychological level. It is simply obvious that in order to avoid causing harm to the health of a dependent person, medical specialists most often use absolutely safe drugs, which are, in fact, “dummies”. Sometimes nicotinic acid is used as the active substance, the only negative effect of which will be the manifestation of allergic reactions when combined with alcohol. At the same time, the addict can really feel dizzy, accelerate the heartbeat, and other effects.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
Considering the advantages of treating alcoholism by embedding torpedoes, it is worth noting the containment of the addictive craving for alcohol due to fear of extremely negative consequences. Such therapy has different effects on individual patients. Some people completely refuse to drink alcohol. For others, the craving for alcohol disappears only for a while.
There are frequent cases when nothing is sewn under the skin of the addicted. However, even the banal intimidation of a patient by a specialist can bring positive results. After all, the fear of torment and a possible fatal outcome most often turns out to be a sufficient prerequisite for a complete rejection of addiction.