China: a patient with alcoholism problems is the first to receive a chip that prevents the urge to drink

A Chinese patient with alcohol problems became the first recipient in China of a chip surgically implanted designed to inhibit the urge to consume alcohol.

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The 36-year-old man, surnamed Liu, underwent an about five minutes operation in Hunan province (middle) in the framework of a clinical trial supervised by the former Vice President of the UN International Narcotics Control BoardHao Wei, reports today for the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post.

It is planned that the implant fight Liu’s urge to drink for five monthsHao said, quoted by the newspaper.

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The device releases naltrexone into the bodya substance commonly used in addiction treatment to prevent relapse.

The patient, alcoholic for about 15 yearsconsumes approximately half a liter of liquor each day.

His routine consists of starting to drink before breakfast and continuing throughout the day until he loses consciousness at nightfall, which has caused him numerous health problems.

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Liu declared his hope of “enjoy an alcohol-free life”, a substance that has “destroyed their personal relationships”picked up the newspaper.

According to a study by the scientific publication “The Lancet”, China recorded just over 700,000 deaths in 2017 from alcohol-related causes650,000 of which were men.

Source: Elcomercio

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