Tobacco Addiction Treatment
Positive Mind Care Treatment Platform is revolutionising mental health treatment by using breakthrough digital technologies and AI to reach people and provide quick, easy, and affordable treatment by a galaxy of renowned and expert Psychiatrists and Psychologists available 24/7 on the platform. People can self-diagnose themselves through a range of psychodiagnostic tests available on the platform and take affordable treatments anytime from anywhere for the majority of mental health disorders.
Positive Mind Care also offers another revolutionary and alternative treatment for a range of mental health disorders without any additional medication, side effects, or hospitalisation through FDA-approved Deep Transcranial Magnetic Simulationation (Deep rTMS). The Deep TMS provides very effective treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depressive Disorder (MCD), Anxiety Disorder, and Tobacco Addiction in just 15 to 30 sessions of 20 minutes each, available at Positive Mind Care Super Clinics. In the Deep TMS, magnetic waves reach a significant depth and breadth of the targeted brain areas, stimulating them to become normal.
What is Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disorder characterized by the compulsive seeking and use of substances (such as tobacco and alcohol) or engaging in behaviors (such as gambling or internet use) despite harmful consequences. It affects brain function and behavior, often leading to the inability to control impulses.
There are two main types of addiction:
- Substance Addiction: Involves dependence on drugs, alcohol, or other chemicals that alter mood or behavior
- Behavioral Addiction: Involves compulsive engagement in activities like gambling, shopping, gaming, or internet usage without any substance use.
Critical elements of addiction include:
- Cravings: A strong desire to engage in addictive behavior or use the substance.
- Loss of Control: Difficulty in limiting or stopping the behavior or substance use.
- Tolerance: Needing more substance or behavior to achieve the same effects.
- Withdrawal: Physical or emotional symptoms that occur when the addictive behavior or substance use is stopped.
SYMPTOMS
Addiction symptoms can vary depending on the type of substance or behavior involved, but common signs include physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. Here are some key symptoms:
1.Behavioral Symptoms:
- Inability to Stop: Despite efforts to quit, there is a repeated failure to stop the substance use or behavior.
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Ignoring important work, school, or family obligations due to addictive behavior.
- Risky Behavior: Engaging in dangerous activities, such as driving under the influence or using substances in unsafe conditions.
- Social Withdrawal: Avoiding social events or distancing oneself from family and friends.
- Excessive Time Spent:A significant amount of time spent obtaining, using, or recovering from the substance or behavior.
2.Physical Symptoms:
- Tolerance Needing more substance or behavior to achieve the same effect.
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Experiencing physical or psychological symptoms (like nausea, irritability, anxiety, or shaking) when attempting to quit or reduce use.
- Changes in Appearance: Sudden weight loss or gain, changes in hygiene or grooming, and deteriorating physical health.
- Sleep Problems: Difficulty falling or staying asleep or irregular sleep patterns.
3. Emotional and Psychological Symptoms:
- Mood Swings: Frequent changes in mood, including irritability, anger, or depression.
- Obsessive Thinking: Constant thoughts about the substance or behavior.
- Anxiety and Restlessness: Feeling anxious or restless when the substance or behavior is not available.
- Guilt or Shame: Feeling guilty or ashamed about the behavior but continuing it.
- Loss of Interest: Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
4. Social and Relationship Symptoms:
- Isolation: Spending more time alone to engage in addictive behavior.
- Relationship Problems: Conflict with family, friends, or coworkers due to the addiction.
- Dishonesty: Lying about or hiding the extent of substance use or behavior from others.
Latest Treatment for Tobacco Addiction
The latest breakthrough in the treatment of Tobacco Addiction is Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS), a non-invasive and innovative therapy that offers new hope for individuals struggling with this challenging condition. Deep TMS utilizes transcranial magnetic pulses to target specific brain areas associated with Tobacco Addiction, stimulating neural activity to alleviate symptoms. Unlike traditional treatments such as medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which may not work for all patients or can have significant side effects, the Deep TMS provides the safest, quickest, most effective, and most affordable alternative with just 15 to 20 sessions of 20 minutes each alleviates symptoms of Tobacco Addiction by stimulating the Brian to normalcy. Positive Mind Care and Research Centre provides this revolutionary treatment through FDA-approved BrainsWay Deep Transcranial Magnetic Simulationation (Deep TMS) at their Clinics. Here’s how Deep TMS may help in treating smoking addiction:
Targeting Reward and Craving Pathways: Deep TMS delivers magnetic pulses through a specialized helmet to areas of the brain implicated in Tobacco Addiction, such as the prefrontal cortex and the insula. These brain areas play a role in the reinforcement and motivation aspects of addiction, including smoking. By stimulating targeted brain regions, Deep TMS may help reduce cravings for nicotine and alleviate withdrawal symptoms in individuals. "
Reducing Cravings and Withdrawal Symptoms: Modulating Neurotransmitters: Deep TMS can influence the release and activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are involved in the reward system. By modulating these neurotransmitters, Deep TMS may impact the pleasure and reinforcement associated with smoking.
Enhancing Self-Control and Decision-Making: Deep TMS may improve cognitive functions related to self-control and decision-making. Strengthening these abilities can help one resist the urge to smoke and make healthier choices.
Long-Term Effects on Craving Reduction: Deep TMS sessions can lead to long-lasting effects on reducing cravings, making it an effective treatment option for maintaining abstinence from smoking in the long term.
Personalized Treatment: Deep TMS allows for individualized treatment by targeting specific brain regions relevant to each person’s smoking addiction. This personalized approach may lead to more effective outcomes.
This innovative approach is backed by robust scientific evidence, making it a promising option for those seeking relief from Tobacco Addiction.