Coding for alcoholism with an injection - doctors’ opinion

Among the impressive list of methods for treating alcoholism, there is such a prohibitive method as an “alcohol injection.” Like other methods, injection has its pros, cons, and contraindications.

Read in the article:
• What is an injection for alcoholism: how does it work?
• Indications for injections for alcoholism
• What kind of injection is given for alcohol addiction?
• Esperal injection
• Vivitrol injection
• Disulfiram injection
• Torpedo injection
• Where do you get an alcohol injection?
• Injection under the shoulder blade
• Injection into a vein
• Intramuscular injection
• Injection in the buttock
• Liver injection
• Hot prick
• Injection in the neck
• Contraindications for injection
• Efficiency of the procedure
• How long does an alcohol injection last?
• Consequences after the injection
• Where to get an injection for alcoholism
• Treatment of alcoholism with an injection in the clinic
• Injection for alcoholism at home

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What is an injection for alcoholism: how does it work?

The injection works on a physical and psychological level. The drug remains in the blood for a long time - with a high dosage it can work for 5 years. They are excreted naturally. For long-term exposure, a gel capsule containing the drug is implanted under the skin. On a psychological level, this has a stronger effect, because a person is afraid to drink. He is aware that the capsule works around the clock and interferes with the normal processing of ethanol. The doctor warns the patient about all the consequences of drinking alcohol before the procedure.

Note! The main purpose of the injections is to induce a persistent aversion to drinking. However, this method does not work on a deep psychological level. If a person tries to get rid of feelings of loneliness or complexes with the help of drinking, he will still violate the ban and the instinct of self-preservation will not work.

The drug interferes with the normal processing of ethyl alcohol and blocks liver enzymes. Consequently, even a minimal dose of alcohol leads to severe intoxication. After one glass of vodka, a severe hangover immediately appears. In some clinics, narcologists conduct a test. They deliberately give a person a little drink in order to shock him and create a feeling of aversion to alcoholic beverages. This method is unsafe because the load on all body systems is enormous.

“Hot injection” - a procedure for chemical protection against alcoholism

In fact, the technique under consideration is a procedure for chemical protection against alcoholism. For a certain period of time, the substance introduced into the patient’s body makes alcohol a poison. Those. a person simply cannot physically drink alcohol. The nervous system as such is not affected. An injection for alcoholism is not a treatment, but acts as a barrier to stop a person from drinking alcohol.

Duration of validity of the drug after an intravenous injection for alcoholism

The effect can last from 1 to 3 years, depending on the volume of the injection.

The most optimal encoding is considered to be for a year.

A narcologist will help you choose the right intravenous injection option for your condition.

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Basically, medications have two types of effects on the body:

• Blocking liver enzymes that process ethanol. After drinking a minimum dose of alcohol, acute symptoms of a hangover/withdrawal syndrome appear.
• Blocking endorphin receptors in the brain responsible for pleasure. During the feast, a person will not get drunk. Your mood will not improve, you will not be able to relax and relax. At the same time, he will 100% feel all the symptoms of alcohol intoxication from rapid heartbeat to nausea.

Pros, cons and contraindications

Injections for alcohol addiction have undeniable advantages over hypnosis or filing.

Advantages of the method:

1. Quick effect. When administered intravenously, the medicine immediately enters the bloodstream without having a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Non-traumatic. The injections are painless and there is no damage to the skin.
3. Inability to independently interrupt treatment.
4. One-time administration.

The disadvantages of this treatment include:

1. The procedure is quite dangerous and can lead to unpredictable consequences.
2. High risk of death in case of failure.
3. The injection is used only with the voluntary consent of the patient.
4. Large list of contraindications.

Contraindications:

• neuropsychiatric disorders;
• heart and vascular diseases;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• pregnancy;
• organic changes in the brain;
• withdrawal syndrome;
• infectious diseases;
• oncological diseases.

Indications for injections for alcoholism

Treatment is prescribed for chronic or binge alcoholism at any stage. It is advisable to carry it out on an outpatient or inpatient basis as part of complex therapy. Typically, the injection is given after detoxification. It is prohibited to administer medications until the body is completely cleansed of ethanol and acetaldehyde; this will cause serious complications. Only after this can medical and social rehabilitation be carried out and social adaptation begin.

Who is suitable for injection coding?

Indication for medication coding is chronic alcoholism in the first and second stages. Medicines are allowed to be used at the third stage of the disease, but they may not be enough. In advanced cases, it is better to include psychotherapy in the treatment process.

The medication method can be used by people who:

• agree to be treated and follow medical prescriptions;
• realize that they are seriously ill and cannot cope without qualified drug treatment;
• strive to lead a sober lifestyle and resist addiction;
• do not have serious mental disorders and behave adequately.

What kind of injection is given for alcohol addiction?

There are several drugs that are used to treat alcoholism. They should be selected by a doctor, depending on the person’s health condition, the severity of the addiction and the time of alcohol consumption.

Esperal injection

The active substance is disulfiram. Esperal was developed in France and is currently produced in the USA. The main task of the drug is to block the production of special enzymes for processing ethanol. As a result, a person, even after a small dose of alcohol, feels symptoms of severe poisoning. This drug is available in several forms, so choosing the right option is not difficult.

Vivitrol injection

Active ingredient: Naltrexone. The anti-alcohol effect does not consist in a deterioration in well-being, but in the complete absence of intoxication. Vivitrol does not have strict administration rules regarding the statute of limitations for drinking alcohol, so it is much easier to use. It is worth noting that the absence of intoxication does not exclude the possibility of a hangover. The drug mostly has positive reviews; the only downside is the high price.

Disulfiram injection

Disulfiram, as mentioned above, causes very unpleasant sensations when drinking alcohol. A feeling of fear, increased heart rate, nausea, fever - all this makes a person refuse to further drink alcohol. It is extremely important that the patient no longer drinks alcohol at least 10 days before the procedure.

Torpedo injection

This method should not be confused with sewing in a Torpedo (a special capsule with medication). The name includes various drugs for alcohol addiction, which are selected by the doctor. The mechanism of action is standard - every day a certain dose of medication enters the bloodstream, which blocks the production of alcohol enzymes. As a result, a person feels terrible even from a minimal dose of alcohol.

Where do you get an alcohol injection?

Coding with an alcohol injection can be carried out in completely different places. The method of drug administration is selected exclusively by a narcologist.

Injection under the shoulder blade

Most often, a gel with the desired medication is injected into the subscapular area. The procedure is quite painful and is performed under local anesthesia. This location is selected to prevent the patient from removing the drug on his own.

Injection into a vein

Intravenous injection is performed very often. Some medications require a single injection, while others need to be injected as many times as indicated in the instructions (for example, Vivitrol). The procedure can also be carried out at home. It is worth noting that in this version, the active substance immediately begins to act actively, so unpleasant sensations are possible - it is best to sleep after the injection.

Intramuscular injection

The selected drug is used in small dosages or gel. In the first option, several injections may be needed, in the second, the medicine remains in the body after the first procedure and is gradually released into the blood. This method does not cause a strong deterioration in well-being.

Injection in the buttock

An injection for drunkenness in the buttock is most often used via the intramuscular route of administration. It is worth noting that if a gel is used, the doctor must inject to the required depth, otherwise the effect of the medicine will be reduced.

Liver injection

This method is quite effective - an aversion to alcohol occurs almost immediately. But a large number of contraindications have led to the fact that now the method is practically not used. In addition, not every doctor is able to perform such a complex procedure.

Hot prick

Hot injection involves the use of many disulfiram-based drugs. This substance causes fever and increased temperature during administration. This has a terrifying effect on many people. The procedure is carried out under the supervision of a doctor, and after a couple of hours the discomfort will go away.

Injection in the neck

Another quite effective, but practically unused technique. There are many contraindications and complications that arise, as well as pain - this is why today it is difficult to find a clinic that uses such injections.

Preparations for coding

The most effective methods are considered to be coding for alcoholism using an injection based on the active component disulfiram. It blocks the metabolic process in the liver and the production of the enzyme acetyldehyde dehydrogenase. In its absence, alcohol is not absorbed by the body. These injections include injections of drugs:

• Aquilong is indicated for both intramuscular and intravenous injection;
• Actoplex for intravenous administration;
• Algominal is used three times: twice by intramuscular injection and once intravenously.

In addition, for coding against alcoholism by injection, drugs with other mechanisms of action and injection methods are used - Vivitrol, Esperal gel, Tetlong, Ferronit.

Contraindications for injection

Coding is not always practical. The patient must first undergo a number of studies, including an ECG and ultrasound of the intra-abdominal organs. Additionally, a general and biochemical blood test is taken. The ratio of platelets, leukocytes, and erythrocytes is assessed. Liver parameters are checked, including ALT/AST. Treatment cannot be carried out if there are the following contraindications:

• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Pathologies of the kidneys, liver, pancreas.
• Problems in the respiratory system.
• Mental disorders.
• Lesions of the central nervous system.
• Malignant tumors.

The injection is contraindicated for elderly alcoholics. If a person is over 55 years old, the effect on the body will be unpredictable. The drugs can cause serious complications, including cerebral edema, heart attack, and stroke. The worst thing is that there is a high probability of death if a person breaks the ban and drinks alcohol. The ambulance will not have time to arrive, death will occur due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Efficiency of the procedure

Many years of practice show that coding is not the most effective way to solve a problem. This is a type of prohibitive therapy, so at a deep level a person does not get rid of alcohol addiction. In case of stress, it can easily break down, which will lead to serious health problems. Often, patients listen carefully to the doctor for only one purpose - to find out when the effect of the medicine will end. As soon as coding stops working, the person breaks down even more than before. He goes on a long drinking binge, with the help of which he “compensates” for the time when he did not drink.

Before starting therapy, you need to undergo a comprehensive medical examination and consult a doctor. The patient's voluntary consent is required, so forced coding is not performed. Treatment is performed only in a hospital so that doctors monitor the patient around the clock and can help if there is a sharp deterioration in health.

Advantages of prick coding

By choosing encoding using an injection, patients enjoy the following advantages:

• high efficiency;
• affordable price;
• obtaining the expected effect immediately after the end of treatment for alcoholism;
• safety for health (subject to compliance with all medical prescriptions);
• the possibility of conducting therapy in a hospital, on an outpatient basis, or at the patient’s home;
• different validity periods of the coding tool - from three months to two years;
• a wide selection of coding preparations of domestic and foreign production.

If a patient wants no one to know about his treatment, he should go to a private drug treatment clinic. If he is coded at a state dispensary, he will be registered as a drug addict. This can then negatively affect your reputation when passing a medical examination at work, at a driving school, or at an educational institution. A private drug clinic gives alcoholics the opportunity to “bury” their secret forever. This is its significant advantage.

Consequences after the injection

The percentage of side effects after coding injections is small, but it does exist:

• The occurrence of depression and a depressed state is especially often observed in those who have ignored psychotherapeutic sessions.
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases. That is why it is extremely important to inform your doctor about all existing health problems - the dose, type of drug and method of its administration depend on this. In some cases, medication coding is prohibited.
• The effects of disulfiram may cause a persistent metallic taste in the mouth.

Drinking alcohol can have much more serious consequences. Even a small dose of ethanol is enough to make a person feel sick (there are also cases of death). The coded person needs to be extremely careful about everything he eats and drinks - candies with liqueur or cognac, alcoholic medicines, kvass, kefir (after consultation with a doctor, in small doses are allowed), as well as non-alcoholic beer are prohibited.

Treatment of alcoholism with an injection in the clinic

The injection at the clinic can be combined with a full course of treatment and further rehabilitation. Comfortable rooms, balanced meals, qualified doctors, as well as the opportunity to choose a price for any financial viability of each person.

To eliminate addiction, you need to work through the problem comprehensively and eliminate the reason why the person started drinking. Outpatient and inpatient treatment programs have been developed. In this case, coding is carried out in rare cases and only with the consent of the patient. Complex therapy includes:

• Detoxification – cleansing the body of ethanol and acetaldehyde under a drip.
• Medical and social rehabilitation – taking medications, group classes, working with a psychologist.
• Social and psychological rehabilitation
• Social adaptation.

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The process of coding for alcoholism using physiotherapy

Physiotherapeutic techniques are carried out in a specially equipped room equipped with the necessary equipment and a couch. As a rule, during the session the patient lies on the couch, the doctor is located nearby. The area of ​​influence for laser and acupuncture reflexotherapy is the head and earlobes. The physiotherapist simply acts on bioactive points. In the first case, he uses a laser, in the second, thin tiny needles.

During transcranial coding with electric current, a special helmet is put on the head. It is equipped with electrodes located in certain areas of the head. Through these electrodes, current discharges of a certain voltage are supplied to the skin. Such exposure helps to destroy pathological reflex connections and create new attitudes towards sobriety.

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