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PROMETA targets the biology of addiction
Medical research has shown that addiction is a disease associated with biochemical changes in the brain. These changes in brain chemistry play a significant role in the physical symptoms of substance dependence, including cravings and withdrawal.
What Is PROMETA?
PROMETA™ is an innovative treatment protocol designed to target the adverse changes in brain chemistry that occur with alcohol, cocaine, or methamphetamine dependence.
PROMETA treatment is generally performed in an outpatient setting and typically requires just 2–3 visits* for the initial treatment, followed by one month of prescription medications and ongoing professional counseling.
The PROMETA Treatment
The PROMETA treatment protocol includes:
- The initial treatment involves prescription medication and nutritional supplements administered in a medically supervised setting.
- The patient then receives one month of prescription medications and nutritional supplements.
- Professional counseling following the initial treatment typically includes individual and/or group therapy.
There are two PROMETA treatment protocols:
- PROMETA for alcohol dependence
- PROMETA for stimulant dependence (cocaine or methamphetamines).
*Treatment for cocaine or methamphetamine dependence includes a second medically supervised treatment of 2 visits on consecutive days, about 3 weeks after the initial treatment.
Breaking the Cycle of Dependence
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Repeated drug use causes brain adaptations that produce cravings, leading to more drug use. PROMETA is medical treatment that is designed to help reduce your cravings and reverse some brain adaptations, helping maintain your abstinence. |
PROMETA Is Not for Everyone
Treatment with PROMETA is not appropriate for everyone. The PROMETA-treating physician must make the treatment decision for each individual patient regarding the appropriateness of using the PROMETA treatment protocols during detoxification or any other stage of recovery.
PROMETA is not designed for use with those diagnosed with dependence to opiates, benzodiazepines, or addictive substances other than alcohol or stimulants.
PROMETA may not be appropriate for use in all patients, and should not be used in women who are or who plan to be pregnant or nursing during the course of treatment.
PROMETA is not designed for use in patients under the age of 18.
Other prescribing restrictions may apply.
PROMETA is an innovative treatment protocol
The use of alcohol, cocaine, or methamphetamine can lead to substance dependence, a serious, often life-disrupting disease. If you or someone you know are suffering from dependence it's important to know that new, medical therapies are available.
- PROMETA is different from traditional therapies – such as group therapy, abstinence, and behavioral modification – that focus solely on the psychosocial aspects of the dependence.
- PROMETA focuses on the underlying physiology of the disease and targets the brain receptors thought to play a central role in the disease process.
- PROMETA is designed to address the physical symptoms of dependence, such as cravings, withdrawal, and anxiety.
- PROMETA can be used as a complement to traditional psychosocial therapies.
Dependence is a complex disease, and the best outcomes are believed to derive from an approach that addresses the physiological aspects of addiction in addition to the psychological and social components.1 A substance-dependent individual who is freed from the physiological symptoms of addiction may be able to attain greater success with traditional psychosocial therapy.
After care is essential
Because of the complexity of addiction, we believe that most patients will benefit from a combination of medical and behavioral therapy. In addition to the medical component, the PROMETA™ treatment has a behavioral component often referred to as After Care or Continuing Care, which is considered essential to the recovery process.
Benefits of Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy is designed to help patients develop skills and habits that can improve relationships, help work productivity, and enhance health and mood.
Behavioral therapy can help the patient:
- Understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and actions
- Learn ways to be more comfortable in situations they would normally associate with drinking or using drugs (For example: parties, sporting events, dinners, or time alone)
- Develop support resources
- Learn new ways to handle feelings such as loneliness, boredom, anxiety, anger, and stress
Patients and their families should actively participate in the development of after care plans. Family members may also benefit from after care programs.
Note: There are many after care programs available today. No single program is right for everyone, so review your options carefully.
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