The Waismann Method sm

We are proud to be able to offer our patients the best available medical treatment for opiate dependency… The major difference between the Waismann Method and other medical detoxifications is the safety, comfort and success of our patients. We offer a full service detoxification from beginning to end. The Waismann has maintained its leadership in the treatment of opiate dependency by:

• Unparalleled Safety and Pre-Screening Standards.
• Extensive Knowledge and Expertise of Our Medical Personnel.
• Effectiveness of Our Individually Tailored After-Care Programs.
• Unsurpassed Experience in Treating Opiate-Addicted Patients Under.

The Waismann Method has been featured many times in the media over the last decade as the leader in the field of opiate treatment.

Every patient has a different medical and dependency history, and we treat them as individuals with specific needs. The Waismann Method sm   sets the standard by which other painkiller addiction treatments are measured. We are committed to changing the way the world views drug addiction. It is no longer a hidden and shameful disease of the stereotypical "drug addict," but rather a medical disease caused by a legitimate chemical imbalance.

Different doctors in the US have tried this procedure in surgery centers or even offices in order to save on costs. Consequently safety standards are saved as well, compromising results and well being of patients.
Waismann Method Differences.

Arrival

Patients arrives in So. California on the morning of admission, where a car is waiting for them at the airport at the time of arrival. Patients are not required to have hotel or transportation arrangements .The Waismann Team will take care of all necessary arrangements throughout the patient stay and we will be happy to help with flight arrangements as well. Patients are welcome in the hospital by our medical staff and made comfortable in their private rooms.

Rapid Detox Treatment Procedures

The Waismann Method of Detoxification Under Anesthesia utilizes the most advanced medical techniques available for opiate dependency. Patients are treated with the highest level of professionalism, dignity and respect. Safety should be the greatest concern when evaluating and choosing a detoxification treatment. Waismann patients receive intensive observation from admission to discharge, all in a fully accredited medical hospital located in  So. California; where we receive patients from all over the world weekly for over a decade.  
Pre-Treatment

• The Waismann Method sm of Rapid Detox (ANR) begins in a hospital where the patient is admitted a   minimum of 24 hours before the procedure and undergoes a comprehensive physical examination.
• At Waismann a diagnostic evaluations are performed to assess the  heart, lungs, liver and kidney functions and other assessments are utilized to identify patients’ deficiencies which may have been a direct or indirect consequence of the dependency. Based on the results of this testing, a personalized detoxification program will be designed to correct  imbalances in the brain chemistry, intestinal tract and other medical issues needed for a smooth and safe detoxification.
•  The duration of both pre-treatment phase  and procedure is based on each individual patient's medical and dependency history; the goal is to achieve the best results and safety required by our extensive protocol. Specialized physicians (cardiologists, infectious disease specialists, gastroenterologists, pain specialists and others) are available in our hospital to consult patients with complex  pre-existing conditions to minimize risks and maximize positive results and comfort.

Treatment

• Once pre-screening and pre-medication are completed, our Board-Certified Anesthesiologists will perform the Waismann Method SM of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR) treatment while the patient sleeps comfortably under a light anesthetic in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Special medications facilitate the cleansing of opiates from the patient's opiate receptors.
• The patient is carefully and closely monitored during the entire procedure.
• This medically induced withdrawal is controlled and closely monitored by either Dr. Bernstein or Dr. Lowenstein, both Board Certified Anesthesiologists who are nationally recognized for their leadership and expertise in the use of the Waismann Method and Board Certified specialists in Pain Management.
• This accelerated withdrawal syndrome occurs within 1 to 2 hours.
• Upon awakening, the patient is no longer physically dependent on opiates and has no conscious awareness of experiencing the withdrawal process during the procedure.
• We DO NOT use opiate replacement drugs like Suboxone or Methadone substitute for the patient’s drug of dependence and will eventually require patients to undergo withdrawal to remove it. Our patients leave OPIATE FREE, with a full detoxification achieved.
• Patients are monitored under our care in the hospital for 1 to 2 days after the procedure to ensure a smooth and safe physical stabilization.  Opiate use causes significant physiological changes and can compromise major organ functions. After detoxification, it is imperative for the patient’s safety and ultimate success that he/she is medically supervised throughout the transition while the body normalizes to being off of opiates.  Functions such as blood pressure fluctuation and gastro-intestinal distress can be easily controlled with proper medical attention but can become a threat to the patient’s safety and well being if the patient is alone or with a family member in the hotel room with out the proper medical supervision after detoxification.
• All patients are transferred to Domus Retreat for 1 to 24 days after the hospital stay to continue recovery in a therapeutic and comfortable environment.

What patients have to say about the Waismann Method.

Domus Retreat

Domus Retreat   is where we can work with the patient emotionally as well as address the physical transition of patients recovering from detoxification. Issues like endorphin production (energy and pleasure), biological clock (sleep issues), pain management, depression and or anxiety are assessed  and supported with the supervision and assistance of our staff. At Domus retreat we have the opportunity to asses the root of the cause of dependency like misdiagnosed depression, anxiety, trauma, social issues and much more.
 All patients will be followed for 6 weeks by our professional therapists at their return home for assistance on re-adaptation to an opiate free life.
What patients have to day about Domus Retreat.