Technology operates in a functional way these days. We are fortunate to have support and assistance in having access to software that works for us. A new day is a new opportunity to connect to an app that aids to our development, routine or structure. This is especially so when it comes to substance abuse and addiction, providing a regular check-up in your rehabilitation process. This Smartphone app has been presented as an innovative method for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug substance abuse. Known as iHeal, this technological developmental app can sense when a user is struggling from anxiety and might be prone to relapse.
The procedure is practical. The person puts a wristband from which it calculates the movement, pace of heart, skin fever, and electrical action. Connected through Bluetooth, an alarm will go off if there is any form of arousal, panic, stress and craving tendencies, therefore providing warning to those moments.
The creator of the app, Edward Boyer, has created an overwhelming concept that introduces interventions at the precise moments of weakness for each patient falling prey to addiction. This includes videos, images and sound clips of loving family and friends providing support each moment the patient feels like they are falling.
When conducting research, Boyer found the fault with the wristband as it keeps reminding patients they are in constant care and have no control over staying clean, which is bad for the recovery process of rehabilitation. There are thoughts of changing the device to an ankle with sensors might be a better option. The power and connectivity are vital to the sensor, so that the information and data are constantly in close use to help define exact moments of need.
iHeal is an exemplary subject matter that operates in full functioning demand for individuals in treatment for substance abuse that work in or out of recovery centres. Presently, this is all the app offers, but in the future, sensors can be attached to garments, and even contact lenses eventually. Technology is on our side, providing assistance in struggle too.
As great as the app sounds, it is never meant to be a substitute for proper drug addiction treatment. You can get started at drugaddictionadvice.co.za.
