Torpedoes from alcoholism. Methods of treatment of alcoholism

What is a medicinal blocking of cravings for alcohol consumption? Here, the first place is the implantation of a torpedo from alcoholism, which reduces the craving for alcohol, and in most cases makes the addict instantly abandon the addiction.

Despite the emergence of a whole mass of innovative methods of getting rid of alcohol dependence, suturing the torpedo has not lost its relevance. Such an effective remedy is used by many experienced narcologists throughout the country when trying to save patients from cravings for alcohol.

History of the method

At the end of the last century, alcohol addicts appeared to be an excellent alternative to long-term rehabilitation from alcoholism in drug treatment clinics and dispensaries. Narcologists began to actively offer patients the possibility of sewing a torpedo from alcoholism for the development of a conditioned reflex to the non-acceptance of alcohol. The very definition arose as a derivative of the most known at that time drug of this property called "Torpedo".

Now practically every alcoholism treatment center applies this method of getting rid of drug addiction in its practice. And today the list of affordable, effective drugs that can be sewn under the skin of an addict has significantly expanded.

How can suturing a torpedo remove craving for alcohol?

Implantation of the torpedo from alcoholism into the upper subcutaneous layers in the form of an absolutely safe sterile capsule with active substance disulfiram is one of the fastest and painless surgical operations. Later, after the final healing, self-elimination of the capsule becomes quite problematic.

The likelihood of getting a drug into the body of an addict because of his self-activity with a momentary overdose of the active substance acts as the main deterrent to stopping alcohol consumption.

Principle of action of the torpedo from alcoholism

Implantation "Disulfiram" in the form of a capsule or ampoule allows to ensure daily intake of the drug into the blood in minimal amounts. And the process can last from several months to several years. In cases where the action of the substance does not give the necessary results, it is possible to sew the torpedo from alcoholism again.

Reacting with alcohol, "Disulfiram" produces quite unpleasant reactions for the dependent person, the effects of which can be nausea, vomiting, headaches, accelerated heartbeat, chest pain and so on. Thus, alcohol intake ceases to be associated with a positive person with positive emotions.

Safety of the method

How safe is the torpedo from alcoholism? Reviews of people who have already managed to go through the procedure, show that the drug is absolutely harmless in normal conditions. The whole effect from the application of the method of therapy manifests itself only if the prohibition on taking alcohol is violated. In this case, a person begins to feel negative manifestations of the above symptomatology. If alcohol consumption, in spite of everything, continues to be systematic, the effect of "Disulfiram" can cause the most unforeseen consequences, not excluding the lethal outcome.

Contraindications

Before offering a dependent therapy in the form of a torpedo lining, the alcoholism treatment center Must necessarily conduct a comprehensive examination of the body to identify possible contraindications. Moreover, contraindications in this case can concern both the physiological and mental state of a person.

Among the absolute contraindications should be distinguished:

• Diseases of a somatic nature at the stage of exacerbation;
• Infectious diseases (ARVI, tuberculosis, hepatitis and others);
• oncological diseases;
• Severe mental disorders;
• Pre-infarction states;
• Craniocerebral trauma;
• pregnancy;
• The state of alcohol 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 this procedure. Under the skin, a torpedo is sewn from alcoholism, 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 will not allow a person to continue the systematic use of alcohol. However, a large proportion of the dependent again returns to the glass immediately after the end of the active substance.

Some experts who are familiar with the widespread drugs for the treatment of alcoholism, consider the action of the torpedo as a real myth. In reality, long-acting drugs, which could gradually dissolve under the skin, simply do not exist.

However, supporters of treatment of alcoholism by the method of sewing torpedoes lead 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, in the case of most patients, drugs for the treatment of alcoholism in the form of torpedoes are effective only at the subconscious, psychological level. It is obvious that in order to avoid harm to the health of an addicted person, medical specialists often use absolutely safe drugs, which are, in fact, "dummy". Sometimes the active ingredient is nicotinic acid, the only negative effect of which will be the manifestation of allergic reactions when combined with alcohol. In this case, the dependent person can actually experience dizziness, acceleration of the heartbeat, and other effects.

Advantages and disadvantages of the method

Considering the advantages of treating alcoholism with the stitching of a torpedo, it is worth noting the deterrence of the addiction to alcohol due to fear of extremely negative consequences. Such therapy acts differently on individual patients. Some people completely refuse to drink alcohol. In others, the craving for alcohol disappears only for a while.

There are cases when under the skin of a dependent nothing is sewed. However, even a banal intimidation of a patient by a specialist can bring about positive results. After all, the fear of torment and possible death often proves to be a sufficient prerequisite for the complete abandonment of the addiction.