Disulfiram Implant for Alcoholism

The disulfiram implant, aka the disulfiram-based implant, recently became the #1 treatment method in an alcohol addiction clinic. Disulfiram is a drug discovered in the 1920s and has been used since 1951 to cure chronic alcoholism due to its ability to increase the immune system’s sensitivity to alcohol. Disulfiram is the drug that prevents the release of the body enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. The inhibition of this enzyme causes severe problems, discomfort, and, in some rare cases, even health hazards to humans. Some people who drink alcohol build up a chemical called acetaldehyde in their bodies, which causes pain and an unpleasant physical reaction. Dehydrogenase, an enzyme in the liver, does not break down or metabolize this substance.

Disulfiram’s brand name is Antabuse. Disulfiram and Antabuse are very effective in causing a severe, brutal reaction if an individual takes them with alcohol. However, many argue that calling Disulfiram a cure for alcoholism is unsafe. Even a single bottle of beer, a cup of wine, or a shot of hard liquor can trigger the Disulfiram-Ethanol Reaction (DER), which includes severe symptoms such as seizures, racing heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, dizziness, tinnitus, severe body aches, fear of death, flushing of the skin, syncope, mental confusion, and visual disturbances; thus, the reaction to this drug is both spontaneous and effective. It should be noted that whenever the drug is taken, it stays in the body for up to two weeks and causes these effects when alcohol is taken within the time frame. The “unpleasant” reactions caused by Antabuse or Disulfiram are, however, not the same for everyone, and they vary depending on gender, body weight, physical status, medical history, some genetic conditions, etc. In this article, I will discuss in detail how to take Antabuse and the side effects of this medicine.

Disulfiram Implant also Known as Esperal

The French company ESPERAL developed the newest and most effective type of disulfiram implant. The device is a thin-film microchip that contains a dispenser with five crystals of dry, 100% concentrated disulfiram. The bio-circuit ESPERAL analyzes patients’ bloodstream for alcohol levels every 15 minutes, and if this level goes above 0.05, it drops one crystal of disulfiram into the nearby capillaries. In approximately 35–50 seconds, the disulfiram-ethanol reaction begins, causing no discomfort. It is an absolutely brutal immune system response. The disulfiram-ethanol reaction is irreversible once it begins, and the 911 crew seems completely powerless to stop it. Depending on body weight, it lasts between 5 and 8 hours and stops only when the crystal of disulfiram ultimately expires.

The French company ESPERAL first developed the Esperal implantation technique in collaboration with the German needleless injector manufacturer Ejex and the iKare Corporation, in charge of communication between microchips and cloud servers.

Only Esperal-certified medical providers are allowed to implant this bio-circuit. Esperal Co. keeps control of each inserted microcircuit unit. Certified Esperal providers must provide patients access to the myesperal.com website to see their alcohol blood level and microchip status.

There are a few Esperal-certified medical providers in the USA. Philadelphia Addiction Center is one of the most popular Esperal clinics in the country. For the reasonable price of $1800, patients receive acupuncture treatment for complete system detoxification, a hypnotic session for stimulation and the development of self-confidence and desire, and an implantation procedure during the 4 hours of an office visit.

What You Need to Know about Disulfiram Implants?

The newest and most effective form of disulfiram is Esperal Implant, developed by the French corporation Esperal in partnership with the German needleless syringe company Ejex and Care Corporation. In reality, Esperal is a microchip connected to a small dosator that contains five microcrystals of disulfiram. The microchip tests the blood for alcohol levels. If the alcohol level is within normal limits, nothing happens. If, however, the alcohol concentration rises above 0.099, Esperal drops one crystal of pure disulfiram from the container, and the DER starts. The Esperal implant is active for up to four years before the surrounding tissues calcify it and render it inactive.

The internationally recognized narcologist and medical director of the Philadelphia Addiction Center, Victor Tsan, MD, can implant this microchip in the USA.

In conclusion, you can be sure of the effectiveness of Antabuse as a drug meant to stop alcoholism. It works well, and if taken based on the doctor’s description, it poses no danger to patients as long as experienced professionals administer it. Living as an alcoholic is dangerous and can cause chronic illnesses and death.

Esperal treatment for alcoholism

Our body has a specific reaction to alcohol.  It transforms it into a substance known as acetaldehyde, which, at high levels, acts as a toxin. The liver is responsible for dealing with these toxins, which is the main reason alcoholism is linked to several liver diseases. Esperal prevents the liver from breaking down toxins, leading to various physical symptoms. Hence, the patient experiences shortness of breath, palpitations, or nausea.

Those are meant to convince the patient to quit drinking. Remember that these symptoms are dreadful and can last a couple of hours. Hence, this is the main reason why patients who take Antabuse end up choosing sobriety. Moreover, if the patient continues drinking while still taking this medication, it can cause severe side effects. For the treatment to be successful, avoid everything that contains alcohol.

Esperal Implant 

Esperal implants first appeared in Europe. The clinical trials show their effectiveness and prove their ability to help patients reach long-term sobriety. The Esperal implant is more useful than the pills because it has a higher impact on the brain and body. Also, when it comes to pills, a patient may have a chance of not taking them. This means the disulfiram implant is the best option for dealing correctly with alcoholism.

Fake and real Esperal

If you find an Esperal commercial with a picture like this one, it is counterfeit. Regrettably, many healing clinics in Eastern Europe currently promote a phony version of this medical device, Esperal pills, and invasive embedding techniques. Don’t fall for staves’ tricks; instead, be an expert patient.

Stare at this picture and cogitate the following:

1. The label states, “Made in the USA.” This is not true. No facility in the USA manufactures Esperal. The main factory and headquarters are located in Lyon, France, and occasionally they use new plants in Switzerland.
2. The label states, “Without prescription.” Wrong!!! Even with a prescription, only Esperal-certified practitioners can get the Esperal device. Only Esperal-certified narcologists can purchase it directly from the corporation.
3. “Distributed by Healthwise Medical, LTD.” remains on the label. There is no distribution company with this name in the USA.
4. And finally, the label displays the factory address: “Farmington CN 003458.” But the issue is that no US state has the abbreviation CN, and US zip codes are five digits.

Be careful and make the right decision before choosing the right therapy provider.

How does a disulfiram implant for alcoholism work?

So, how does this implant work? The answer is quite simple. It is inserted into the patient’s gluteus or brachial muscles, where it releases a dose of the drug during the entire life of the implant (up to 5 years).

Disulfiram, taken as pills or inserted as implants, usually causes a strong, nasty body response to alcohol. The following group of pharmaceutical agents contains disulfiram and is widely used for alcoholism treatment: Antabuse, Esperal, and Tetidis

The individual who takes 500 mg of disulfiram in the morning feels the following symptoms after a few sips of alcoholic drinks throughout the day:

1. Irritated, inflamed face and neck
2. Red spots all over the arms, legs, and trunk.
3. Unsettled stomach.
4. Shortness of breath.
5. Migraine-like headache.
6. Unsteadiness, vertigo, and faintness
7. High blood pressure is swapped with low blood pressure.
8. Tachycardia and arrhythmia
9. Fear of death

Consumption of alcohol causes severe sickness and turns out to be intolerable. The downside of pill-blockers’ prescription for daily intake is that this treatment may face a situation when an alcoholic intentionally skips a daily dosage of pills due to a craving for alcohol. For that reason, a more consistent medical strategy is interventional disulfiram implantation. Esperal, the most well-known implant on the market, is now available throughout Europe and is making its debut in the USA.

Implantation Procedure.

The anti-alcohol device, better known in the USA as pellets, contains a microchip and a reservoir with highly concentrated disulfiram. The microchip controls the level of alcohol in the blood every 10-15 minutes. When this level reaches “high,” the patient receives a shot of disulfiram along with additional ingredients.

The Esperal implantation procedure is simple and practically painless. Using a special device similar to a needleless syringe, the microchip is inserted into the tissues of the arm or hip with the help of a powerful air pressure injector. Implantation does not require even local anesthesia since it is painless and lasts for a fraction of a second. After this procedure, the post-surgical “scar” will disappear in about 10–15 minutes. After the insertion, patients don’t feel the device, and it does not bother them in any way. Depending on the size of the reservoir, this device may last and flawlessly work for six months to five years. When the Esperal runs out, it melts in the tissues, and there are no protocols for removing it. Esperal therapy delivers exceptional outcomes because the consumption of alcohol is practically intolerable while Esperal functions.
The person in the film published below is Dr. Tsan’s patient, who has undergone the entire treatment for alcohol addiction, including the implantation of Esperal. After a few months of being clear-headed and having no urges for alcohol consumption, he experimented and tested to see if the chip worked. This was the only case in our clinic where the Esperal successfully triggered the Disulfiram Ethanol Reaction (DER). Our patient officially approved us to post this footage on the website.

Disulfiram Implant in Philadelphia, PA

So, if you want to benefit from the wonderful effects of a disulfiram implant, you can find it at the Philadelphia Hypnotherapy Clinic. Dr. Tsan will offer professional services to help you deal with your condition. It is the most innovative way to fight alcoholism. Furthermore, research has proven that it enhances the efficacy of alcoholism treatment.

To make an appointment for an initial free consultation and to discuss with Dr. Tsan your best options, contact our clinic at (267) 403-3085 or visit our online secure scheduling system.