SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDICTION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
First Claim
1. A system for detection and treatment of use of an addictive substance by a human, the system comprising:
- a sensing mechanism to detect a presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance in a body of the human;
a signaling mechanism to generate a signal as a result of the sensing mechanism detecting the presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance; and
a receiving mechanism to provide at least one response as a result of receiving as input the signal generated by the signaling mechanism, the at least one response selected from the group consisting of identifying the presence of the addictive substance or condition, releasing a drug effective to induce an aversive physical condition, releasing a drug to counteract effects of the addictive substance, and depolarizing neurons through chemical or electrical action.
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Abstract
The invention pertains to systems and methods for preventing or reducing the probability of human addiction to various substances and/or treating those currently or previously addicted to substances. The invention includes a sensing mechanism to detect a presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance, a signaling mechanism to generate a signal as a result of the sensing mechanism detecting the presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance, and a receiving mechanism to provide at least one response as a result of receiving as input the signal generated by the signaling mechanism
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15 Claims
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1. A system for detection and treatment of use of an addictive substance by a human, the system comprising:
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a sensing mechanism to detect a presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance in a body of the human; a signaling mechanism to generate a signal as a result of the sensing mechanism detecting the presence of the addictive substance or a condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance; and a receiving mechanism to provide at least one response as a result of receiving as input the signal generated by the signaling mechanism, the at least one response selected from the group consisting of identifying the presence of the addictive substance or condition, releasing a drug effective to induce an aversive physical condition, releasing a drug to counteract effects of the addictive substance, and depolarizing neurons through chemical or electrical action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for detecting and treating use of an addictive substance by a human, the method comprising:
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identifying a human that uses or has a likelihood to use the addictive substance; administering to a body of the human a sensing mechanism that detects a presence or a pre-selected threshold level of the addictive substance or condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance in the body; connecting the sensing mechanism to a signaling mechanism; producing and sending at least one signal when the sensing mechanism detects the presence or pre-selected threshold level of the addictive substance or condition resulting from the presence of the addictive substance in the body; and receiving the at least one signal and in response, providing at least one response selected from generating an alert or indication of the presence of the addictive substance or the condition in the human body, releasing a drug effective to induce an aversive physical condition, releasing a drug to counteract effects of the addictive substance, and depolarizing neurons through chemical or electrical action. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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