Patients often seek a solution that could simply block the effects of psychoactive substances and prevent the patient from using them. For this reason, questions about a drug implant appear at Our Clinic. This concept is mistakenly transferred from alcohol addiction treatment, where an alcohol implant exists. Unfortunately, in the case of drugs, the situation is completely different. Current medical knowledge clearly indicates that there is no pharmacological implant that works against drugs.
Why Doesn't a Drug Implant Exist?
The active substance in the alcohol implant is disulfiram, which blocks the enzyme responsible for alcohol breakdown. As a result, even a small amount of ethanol leads to the accumulation of toxic metabolites and causes severe, unpleasant physical symptoms. This aversive mechanism is meant to discourage the patient from consuming alcohol. This mechanism applies exclusively to ethyl alcohol. Drugs are metabolized through completely different pathways and affect different systems in the brain. Stimulants, opioids, cannabinoids, or hallucinogenic substances do not use the same enzymes as alcohol and do not trigger the reaction on which disulfiram's action is based. For this reason, the alcohol implant does not block the effects of drugs, does not cause an aversive reaction after their use, and has no effectiveness in treating drug addiction.Mephedrone Implant – Myth or Real Treatment Method?
There is no substance that could be safely placed in the body and controllably block the effects of drugs. Moreover, mephedrone addiction is very often associated with mood disorders, insomnia, panic attacks, or paranoid episodes, which additionally increases the risk of complications with improperly selected treatment. For this reason, therapy for addiction to this drug does not rely on using an implant, but on individual diagnosis and constant monitoring of the patient's mental state. Important factors include assessing overall health, the severity of psychiatric symptoms, and implementing safe, proven therapeutic methods that genuinely support the recovery process, instead of creating additional risks.Esperal and Marijuana – Why Doesn't It Work?
Esperal (disulfiram) works exclusively in relation to alcohol, as its mechanism involves blocking enzymes responsible for ethanol metabolism in the liver. As a result, consuming alcoholic beverages leads to the accumulation of toxic metabolites and the occurrence of severe, unpleasant symptoms. Marijuana functions in the body in a completely different way. Its active substances, primarily THC, are metabolized through different pathways than alcohol. For this reason, disulfiram does not trigger any aversive reaction after marijuana use and does not block its effects. Using Esperal to treat drug addiction would not produce the expected results and could give the patient a false sense of security.What Does Real Drug Addiction Treatment Look Like?
The fundamental element of drug addiction treatment is psychotherapy, which:- allows understanding the causes of addiction
- teaches how to cope with drug cravings
- reduces the risk of relapse.
Drug Addiction Treatment at Nasz Gabinet – Real Help Within Reach
At Our Clinic, drug addiction treatment is conducted on an outpatient basis, which means the patient remains in their environment while receiving professional medical support. Detox is conducted individually and lasts from 3 to 12 hours, depending on health condition, type of substance, and severity of symptoms. This approach allows combining treatment effectiveness with safety and the patient's real capabilities, without resorting to solutions that have no medical confirmation. In parallel, we offer addiction psychotherapy, which allows learning to cope with cravings. Psychological support also helps in working with anxiety, low mood, or emotional disorders that often accompany addiction.:::cta Need Help Fighting Addiction? Our specialists are ready to help you. Call or schedule an online appointment. Call: 880 808 880 | Schedule Appointment :::
