Expert in narcology – a doctor who deals with the prevention and treatment of addictions to various chemical substances. These include drugs, alcohol, smoking, and other substances that cause addiction.
Coming for a consultation with a narcologist is the first step towards getting rid of drug, alcohol addiction, smoking, and substance abuse. The range of procedures and consultations of a narcologist aimed at eliminating the patient’s problem allows you to effectively get rid of the harmful addiction, and also helps the patient’s relatives find the strength to support their loved one during a difficult period of rehabilitation. The solution to the problems of addiction to chemical substances in most cases is in the nature of psychological support, which is extremely necessary for both the patient and his close environment.
The problems of drugs, smoking, alcoholism, substance abuse, and other types of addiction are known to most people on the planet. It is no secret that they have an extremely detrimental effect on a person’s health and lifestyle, and bring a lot of worries and stress to his relatives. Due to the fact that society is accustomed to rejecting and condemning people who have been influenced by drugs or alcoholism, the disease tends to worsen.
Most often, patients come for help only at extremely severe stages of the pathology, and only if they are referred to a specialist by their relatives. It happens that, left alone with this problem, the patient cannot cope, and soon a fatal outcome awaits him.
Signs indicating the onset of drug addiction:
- Lack of emotions towards the surrounding world;
- Regular sudden mood swings;
- Negative reaction to criticism;
- Regularly leaving home without explanation;
- Requests to lend money;
- Stealing things from home.
These signs and others may indicate the onset of addiction. You should be extremely careful, because many drugs cause instant addiction. Often, addiction greatly changes a person’s value system, their outlook on life and generally accepted norms of humanity, so visiting a drug addiction psychiatrist would be the ideal option. It is important not only to rid the patient of pathologies, but also to restore his psychological health.
Reasons to contact a narcologist
Pathologies in the field of narcology require treatment, like other types of diseases. The reason for visiting a narcologist may be:
- Long-term and regularly recurring binge drinking;
- The need for the patient to sober up;
- Severe detoxification of the body (hangover);
- Alcohol addiction;
- Drug addiction;
- Toxicomania;
- Smoking tobacco.
Comprehensive treatment of the patient includes:
- Physiological rehabilitation, normalization of the functioning of organs and body systems.
- Prescribing medications that correct cravings for alcohol, drugs, etc.
- Psychotherapy for the patient and close family members who often turn out to be codependent with the patient.
- Sometimes coding is additionally used as one of the methods of complex treatment.
- Preparing for an appointment with a narcologist
Consultation with a narcologist can be carried out only if the patient agrees to it. Obtaining consent largely depends on the relatives of the drug addict. It is important to believe in a favorable outcome of the treatment and to support the patient unconditionally. Before consulting a specialist, the addict should be prepared for a conversation with the doctor, form a positive image of the therapy and the specialist, and inspire hope for recovery and a normal life. The patient’s desire to recover is the main component of a positive therapy result.
Consultation with a narcologist
First, a conversation is held with the patient and his relatives. During the conversation, the causes of the disease, the patient’s habits and addictions, the character of the people around him, his relationships with them, his character type, etc. are established. The conversation has a psycho-emotional impact on the patient and his relatives. The narcologist gives recommendations on how to create healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle, using psychological techniques aimed at alleviating the patient’s condition.
After the consultation, the specialist decides whether the patient needs to be hospitalized, determines the stages of his therapy, and the difficulties on the path to recovery. The patient is prescribed tests, laboratory tests, and consultations with other specialists.
Medical examination clinic “MED-HELP+”provides services of a professional narcologist. We understand the complexity of the decision to get rid of addiction, therefore the clinic has created all the conditions for anonymous treatment of a person. Our specialists use advanced scientific developments, effective techniques from psychology and innovative drugs to treat patients.
The professionalism of doctors, the latest equipment and effective psychological techniques will help to significantly alleviate the patient’s condition and soon completely rid him of the harmful addiction without relapses and complications.