Automatic sobriety training and reconditioning system
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1. An apparatus for monitoring and sensing substance abuse by a user and providing feedback and treatment to said user comprising;
- a power supply for supplying power;
a substance sensor for measuring a percentage of a given substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream;
a locking attachment device for attaching said apparatus to said user, wherein said locking attachment device is secured by a caregiver such that said caregiver may remove said apparatus and user may not remove said apparatus;
a transmitter for transmitting information regarding said percentage of a given substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream;
a processor for receiving information regarding said percentage of a substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream; and
an electrical stimulus device for administering an electrical stimulus when said percentage of a given substance exceeds a given level.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a highly efficient method and apparatus for treating substance addiction and for changing addiction-related behavior of users suffering from substance addiction. Specifically, an apparatus is disclosed which senses the presence of a substance and transmits information regarding its presence to a processor and optionally a care giver. The user may also be given electrical stimulus through the apparatus. The electrical stimulus may be increased according to the amount of a substance present.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for monitoring and sensing substance abuse by a user and providing feedback and treatment to said user comprising;
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a power supply for supplying power;
a substance sensor for measuring a percentage of a given substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream;
a locking attachment device for attaching said apparatus to said user, wherein said locking attachment device is secured by a caregiver such that said caregiver may remove said apparatus and user may not remove said apparatus;
a transmitter for transmitting information regarding said percentage of a given substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream;
a processor for receiving information regarding said percentage of a substance within said user'"'"'s bloodstream; and
an electrical stimulus device for administering an electrical stimulus when said percentage of a given substance exceeds a given level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of sensing the presence of a substance, providing feedback and reporting the presence of a substance to a caregiver comprising the steps of:
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removably attaching an apparatus to a user, wherein said apparatus comprises an attachment device, a substance sensor, a transmitter, a processor and an electrical stimulus device;
monitoring the presence of at least one substance within the blood stream of said user through said substance sensor to determine if the presence of a given substance within a users bloodstream exceeds a chosen percentage;
if the percentage of a given substance exceeds a chosen percentage, transmitting data confirming the presence of a percentage of a given substance through a transmitter to a processor, wherein said processor activates said electrical stimulus device to deliver an electrical stimulus to said user; and
reporting the presence of said substance within said users bloodstream to said caregiver. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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14. A method of treating substance abuse comprising the steps of;
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removably attaching an apparatus to a user so that a caregiver may remove said apparatus and user may not remove said apparatus, said apparatus comprising an attachment device, a lock, and a battery in electrical communication with a substance sensor, an electrical stimulus device and a processor;
determining the level of a substance within the blood stream to determine if the presence of said substance within said users bloodstream is greater than a given level;
delivering a preferred level of electrical stimulus to said user when the presence of said substance within a users bloodstream is greater than a given level;
communicating to said caregiver the presence of said substance within said users bloodstream;
determining the level of said substance within said users blood stream;
delivering an increased electrical stimulus, up to a maximum amount, where the level of said substance within said users blood stream has increased;
reporting the level of said substance and the level of electrical stimulus delivered to said user to a caregiver; and
assessing whether medication is desired.
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21. A method of treating substance abuse comprising the steps of;
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removably attaching an apparatus to a user so that a caregiver may remove said apparatus and user may not remove said apparatus, said apparatus comprising an attachment device, a lock, and a battery in electrical communication with a substance sensor, an electrical stimulus device and a processor;
providing a unique individual profile or medical record for said user, which provides maximum electrical stimulations levels, given acceptable levels of a substance within a users bloodstream, drug interactions, drug prescriptions, and preferred medications;
determining the level of a substance within the blood stream to determine if the presence of said substance within said users bloodstream is greater than a given level;
delivering a preferred level of electrical stimulus to said user when the presence of said substance within a users bloodstream is greater than a given level;
communicating to said caregiver the presence of said substance within said users bloodstream;
determining the level of said substance within said users blood stream;
delivering an increased electrical stimulus, up to a maximum amount, where the level of said substance within said users blood stream has increased;
reporting the level of said substance and the level of electrical stimulus delivered to said user to a caregiver;
assessing whether medication is desired;
determining appropriate medication; and
automatically and securely delivering said medication to said user.
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