What is drug craving blocking? Here, the implantation of a torpedo for alcoholism comes first, which reduces cravings for alcohol, and in most cases makes the addict immediately give up the addiction.
Despite the emergence of a whole host of innovative methods of getting rid of alcohol addiction, sewing in a torpedo has not lost its relevance. Such an effective remedy is used by many experienced narcologists across the country in their attempts to rid patients of cravings for alcohol.
History of the origin of the method
At the end of the last century, an excellent alternative to long-term rehabilitation from alcoholism in drug treatment clinics and dispensaries arose for alcohol addicts. Narcologists began to actively offer patients the possibility of sewing in a torpedo from alcoholism in order to develop a conditioned reflex to not taking alcohol. The definition itself arose as a derivative of the most famous at that time drug of this property called "Torpedo".
Currently, almost every alcoholism treatment center uses this method of getting rid of drug addiction in their practice. Moreover, today the list of affordable, effective drugs that can be sewn under the skin of an addict has expanded significantly.
How can sewing in a torpedo eliminate cravings?
Implantation of a torpedo from alcoholism into the upper subcutaneous layers in the form of an absolutely safe sterile capsule with the active ingredient 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 the drug getting into the body of an addict due to his amateur activity with an instant overdose of the active substance is the main deterrent to stopping alcohol consumption.
The principle of action of a torpedo against alcoholism
Implantation of "Disulfiram" in the form of a capsule or ampoule allows for 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 desired results, you can sew a torpedo from alcoholism again.
Reacting with alcohol, "Disulfiram" produces quite unpleasant for an addicted personreactions, the effects of which may be nausea, vomiting, headaches, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and so on. Thus, alcohol consumption ceases to be associated with positive emotions in an addict.
Method security
How safe is a torpedo against alcoholism? Reviews of people who have already gone through the procedure show that the drug is absolutely harmless under normal conditions. The entire effect of the application of the method of therapy manifests itself only in violation of the ban on drinking alcohol. In this case, the person begins to feel the negative manifestations of the above symptoms. If alcohol consumption, in spite of everything, continues to be systematic, the action of "Disulfiram" can cause the most unforeseen consequences, not excluding death.
Contraindications
Before offering therapy to an addict in the form of sewing in a torpedo, an alcoholism treatment center must necessarily conduct a comprehensive examination of the state of the body to identify possible contraindications. Moreover, contraindications in this case may relate to both the physiological and mental state of a person.
Among the absolute contraindications should be highlighted:
- somatic diseases at the stage of exacerbation;
- infectious diseases (ARVI, tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.);
- oncological diseases;
- severe mental disorders;
- pre-infarction conditions;
- cranialinjury;
- pregnancy;
- drunk state;
- 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 for alcoholism is sewn under the skin, the price of which is affordable for 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 large proportion of addicts again return to the glass immediately after the end of the action of the active substance.
Some experts who are familiar with common drugs for the treatment of alcoholism, consider the effect of a 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 sewing in a torpedo give 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 at a subconscious, psychological level. It is simply obvious that in order to avoid harm to the he alth of an addicted personmedical specialists most often use absolutely safe drugs, which are, in fact, “dummy”. Sometimes nicotinic acid is used as an 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 dizziness, an acceleration of the heartbeat, and other effects.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
Considering the advantages of treating alcoholism by sewing in a torpedo, it is worth noting the containment of harmful cravings for alcohol due to the fear of extremely negative consequences. These therapies work differently for individual patients. Some people abstain from alcohol completely. For others, the craving for alcohol disappears only for a while.
There are cases when nothing is sewn under the skin of an addict at all. However, even the banal intimidation of the patient by a specialist can bring positive results. After all, the fear of suffering and a possible death most often turns out to be a sufficient prerequisite for a complete rejection of addiction.
