New Report Shows Drug Overdose Deaths Continue To Increase For 11th Year In A Row

Beverly Hills, Calif. – According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths in the United States increased for the 11th consecutive year in 2010 with nearly 60 percent of the deaths involving prescription drugs.  In response to these findings, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, medical director for the WAISMANN METHOD® (W Method) opiate treatment, is urging national policymakers to enact tighter restrictions on prescription drugs containing opiates, like hydrocodone,

WAISMANN METHOD® Director Urges Physicians To Curb Hydrocodone Prescriptions

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following recommendations from an advisory panel to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposing tighter restrictions on hydrocodone drugs, for example

Abuse-Deterrent Formulation Of OxyContin Allegedly Responsible For Increase In Heroin Users

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-- An "abuse-proof" formulation of OxyContin may have helped reduce the number of patients abusing the drug, but Dr. Michael Lowenstein , medical director for WAISMANN METHOD ® opiate detoxification and treatment, is voicing alarm at recent data showing it may have consequentially resulted in a sharp increase in

Addiction, Prescription Painkillers And Chronic Pain Management In Pro Wrestling

Some wrestling fans and most of the general public don't appreciate or can't comprehend the lifestyle of a professional wrestler. It's not just a few hours of television shows per week.There are house shows, media appearances and travel. Lots of travel.There's little time to work out and stay in shape. And there's even less time to relax. Sadly, unless a wrestler is an Undertaker or a Chris Jericho, they can't take too much time off if they want to keep their spot on the card and in the story lines.As for a vacation? That's a foreign word to most wrestlers. To make it through the daily grind of bumps and bruises from in-ring competition, some professional wrestlers resort to illega

Teen Mom Amber Portwood Admits To Another Suicide Attempt

Just days after getting a five-year prison sentence for quitting her court-ordered drug treatment program, “Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood is speaking out about her problems -- including another suicide attempt -- from behind bars. The reality personality is serving time for her felony possession and domestic battery charges.

Rise In Painkiller Use Among Fibromyalgia Patients

Beverly Hills, Calif. (May 9, 2012) – Medical Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid opiate detox treatment and pain management specialist, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, announced his support for National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, taking place on May 12, 2012. An increasing number of fibromyalgia patients are being prescribed opiate painkillers to address their chronic pain symptoms, which is alarming to Dr. Lowenstein as prescription painkiller use is also surging nationwide. 

Participate In National Take-Back Day 2012

Beverly Hill, Calif. (PRWEB) April 25, 2012 Following a new report released today by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Administrative Director for WAISMANN METHOD® rapid detox treatment and Registered Addiction Specialist, Clare Waismann, is urging all Americans to turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription painkiller medications on National Take-Back Day, April 28, 2012. The new government report based on data from 2009 to 2010, indicates that an alarming number of people who abuse prescription painkillers (more than 70 percent) obtain the drugs for free from their family or friends.

April 28th Marks National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

More than 200 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers are prescribed by doctors each year, many of which produce leftovers that lurk in medicine cabinets. Regrettably, a number of these painkillers end up in the wrong hands, promoting addiction and triggering serious health consequences. "Many people receive prescriptions from their doctors but may not use them completely or might change to a different medication, so it ends up unused or may fall into the wrong hands," says Clare Waismann, Registered Addiction Specialist and director of WAISMANN METHOD® treatment,

Survey Gives Insight Into Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

However, there are solutions available."The key to getting addicted boomers and seniors on the road to recovery is developing customized treatment programs that are tailored to the unique personality traits and behavioral patterns of older Americans," Krantz said."At Hanley Center, we understand that addiction affects each person differently, and that life experiences and their impact vary among people as they get older (i.e. early retirement, loss of a loved one, smaller incomes)."Kevin Roberts, the author of "Movers, Dreamers and Risk Takers: Unlocking the Power of ADHD," said in an email that genetics is actually the main reason people

Ryan Leaf Needs Treatment On Drug Addiction

Football  -  On Monday, former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested for a second time within a week on allegations that he burglarized a different Montana home in order to steal prescription drugs.  According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), seven million Americans abuse prescription medication in the United States. Physical Dependency Clare Waismann, a registered addiction specialist from California, suggests that Mr. Leaf first needs to treat his physical dependency and chemical imbalances caused by his long-term drug intake.  "Once Leaf's physical dependency and cravings are eliminated

Meds Not To Mix: Your Guide To Taking OTC Drugs Safely

With all the meds on the market these days, it's tough to keep straight what is safe to take and what isn't unless there's an MD at the end of your name. Here, the way prescriptions, OTC pills, and even food can interact with each other.Grapefruit Juice and OTC Antihistamine, Fexofenadine (Allegra)A study conducted by the University of Western Ontario in Canada revealed that  products and some citrus fruits, like oranges, contain chemicals that can affect various medications in, often times causing the medicine to stay in your body longer. "In grapefruit juice, it is thought that naringin, a flavonoid compound naturally found in the fruit, interferes with the absorption of

Rise In Drug Poisoning Deaths

Beverly Hills, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that in 2008, poisoning became the leading cause of injury death in the United States accounting for more than 41,000 deaths, with nine out of 10 mortalities caused by drugs that year. The report also states that misuse and abuse of opioid medications, like Vicodin, Oxycontin

Rise In Opioid Use For Abdominal Pain Points To Larger Problem

A new study, released by the American Gastroenterological Association, shows outpatient clinics across the United States witnessed opiate prescriptions for chronic abdominal pain more than double between 1997 and 2008. Dr. Michael Lowenstein, co-medical director for the Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detox, warns that this increase signals the gaining popularity of prescription painkille

Prescription Pill Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions

A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that in 2008 approximately 15,000 Americans died from overdoses from prescription painkillers, like Vicodin, Oxycontin andOpana. These findings show a three-fold increase over the past decade, from 4,000 deaths in 1999. D

Is Purdue Pharma-Sponsored 'Partnership At Drugfree.org' A Ruse? Part 2

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - Partnership for Drugfree.org preys on the emotions of family members losing loved ones to the prescription drug epidemic as they support Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin. The same Purdue Pharma responsible for criminally marketing the drug and unleashing death and addiction throughout the U.S. and Canada by having them as a sponsor of their organization.I recently wrote about the Partnership for Drugfree.org (Here is the link to part 1) and their distorted statistics as to the prescription drug epidemic we are experiencing in every stat

Price Reduction On Treatment In Honor Of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Beverly Hills, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2011) – Administrative director for the Waismann Method of rapid opiate detoxification, Clare Waismann, today announced a temporary price reduction on the pioneering treatment in honor of the third annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – a national effort by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect and dispose of unwanted or unused prescription medications. From October 24 – November 7 the cost of the Waismann Method treatment will be lowered by 10 percent, in an effort to encourage those struggling with prescription painkiller dependency to seek treatment and achieve full recovery. 

Waismann Method Extends Aid In An Effort To Make Treatment More Widely Available

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of recent and upcoming national drug take-back programs encouraging people to surrender unused, unwanted and expired medications, the medical professionals who perform theWaismann Method of Opiate Detoxification today announced they will reduce the total cost of the pioneering rapid detoxification treatment in an effort to make treatment more widely available to those suffering from prescription painkiller dependency.  Beginning October 15, Waismann Method will lower the cost of treatment by approximately 10 percent, offering more patients a chance at

The Scary New Migraine Mistake

ON A LATE afternoon in April at the Head Pain Treatment Unit of Chelsea Community Hospital in Michigan, everything feels muted—window shades are drawn, and patients are speaking just above a whisper. Linda, a migraine sufferer who does not want to reveal her last name, is on day four of her detox treatment and is feeling nauseated. Wearing an elegant maroon and orange shawl, Linda describes her previous night to a group of doctors, nurses and psychologists: "My legs were twisting and jumping so much, there was no way I could sleep. I was miserable." Like 70 percent of the patients at this headache-treatment center of last resort, Linda is under medical supervisio

National Take-Back Initiative 2011

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification today announced its support of the first-ever National Take-Back Initiative, organized by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration in an effort to encourage the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled medications for safe disposal. On the heels of recent reports that prescription drug abuse and overdoses throughout the country are continuing to rise, the Waismann Method urges Americans to recognize the potential dangers as well as addictive characteristics of prescr

Fatal Opioid Overdoses On Steep Incline

According to a report from the British Medical Journal, the number of deaths in the United States from prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, OxyContin and Suboxone, has now surpassed that of multiple myeloma, alcohol liver disease and HIV. Dr. Michael Lowenstein, who specializes in the Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification, warns this increase may be due to a common public misconception about the dangers of prescription painkillers as well as their highly addictive chemical nature.“Unfortunately, many individuals are under the impression that prescription painkillers are harm

Opiate Treatment Must Include Specialized Aftercare Programs

Beverly Hills, Calif. (August 29, 2011) – Opiate dependency treatment has seen many advancements over recent years, however it’s important for long term recovery that patients receive comprehensive pre and post-treatment care. Prolonged use of opiates like oxycodone, methadone and Vicodin, cause both physical and emotional changes in the body that must be carefully addressed during and after treatment, according to Dr. Michael Lowenstein who specializes in the Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid detox from opiates. “Misuse of opiates can lead to emotional and phys

Addicted In Hollywood

The prescription pain medication Oxycontin is becoming on of the most abused and misused drugs in Hollywood. When used correctly, it's considered a safe pain management drug. But when used inappropriately, Oxycontin, known on the street as OC, O and hillbilly heroin, becomes incredibly dangerous.Police officials said Michael Jackson was "heavily addicted" to Oxycontin before he died. Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein had several pills in his system at the time of his death two years ago. Courtney Love suffered an overdose of the medication in 2003, the same year radio personality Rush Limbaugh sought professional help for his Oxy addiction. And the drug was one of the medi

Reports Show Illicit Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported by Bloomberg, the death rate of overdoses from prescription drugs in Florida have more than doubled in the past ten years. Dr. Michael Lowenstein, who specializes in the Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification, indicates that according to surveys conducted of admitted patients, the fear of symptoms of withdrawal is a common cause of overdose, as patients continue to increase drug intake to avoid pain and distress. “One of the greatest worries as

Increasing Numbers Of Opioid Addicts

Dr. Michael Lowenstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is expressing grave concern over the implications of a new report that outlines the alarming rise in number of individuals seeking treatment for opioid dependence, for example OxyContin addiction.The new national analysis from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) reports that admissions for opiate use, mostly as a result of prescription painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin, showed the most staggering inc

Opioid Tolerance Caused By Habitual Use

Dr. Michael Lowenstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is encouraging Americans to familiarize themselves with the dangers of opioid-induced tolerance and hyperalgesia. Both conditions result from long-term use of opioid-based prescription drugs including, OxyContin, Methadone, Suboxone, Vicodin and Hydrocodone, which causes patients to take an increasingly higher dose to achieve the same desired results. Opioid tolerance is classified by a loss of the pain-relieving (analgesic) effects of the drug, while hyperalgesia, which can also man

Waismann Method Medical Director Warns Of Opioid-Induced Gastrointestinal Damage

Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, co-medical director of The Waismann Method, an advanced procedure for rapid opiate detoxification under deep sedation, is warning Americans of the negative side effects to gastrointestinal health from sustained use of opioids. If used for a prolonged period of time, opioids are proven to cause significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract, including constipation, nausea, vomiting, s

Operation Pill Nation In Effort To Remove Illegal Prescription Drugs From Streets

After a yearlong investigation dubbed “Operation Pill Nation,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities recently raided 11 pain clinics throughout South Florida for dispensing illegal prescriptions for painkillers. The DEA also reported that five out of the 22 people arrested were doctors at these pain clinics, which brought in a profit of $22 million from distributing more than 660,000 dosages of oxycodone. Consequentially, the Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification, a pioneering medical procedure for ra

Waismann Method Supports “Operation Pill Nation”

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – After a yearlong investigation dubbed “Operation Pill Nation,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities recently raided 11 pain clinics throughout South Florida for dispensing illegal prescriptions for painkillers.  Five out of the 22 people arrested were doctors at these pain clinics, which brought in a profit of $22 million from distributing more than 660,000 dosages of oxycodone.  Consequentially, the Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification, a pioneering medical procedure for rapid opiate detoxification, found that 26

"Everyone Thought Charlie Sheen Was Going To Die"

There was cocaine on his face, hands, fingertips and chest.  Blood trickled from his nose and mouth.  According to a source, this is what an unresponsive Charlie Sheen looked like when paramedics arrived at his L.A. mansion around 7 a.m. January 27 in the wake of what was later determined to be a 36-hour binge with a steady stream of adult-film stars.  “It was like a scene from Scarface,” says the Sheen source, adding that the house was in shambles.  With the seconds ticking away, the EMTs covered Sheen’s face before carrying him out on a stretcher.  “There was no time to clean him up,” says the source.  &ldquo

Waismann Method Witnesses Increase In Chronic Pain Cases Linked Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia

Results from a recent study issued by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that treatment admissions for prescription painkiller abuse rose 345 percent over a 10 year period extending from 1998 to 2008.  The Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification, an advanced medical procedure that rids the body of opiates, examines these statistics and considers a medical phenomenon, not often addressed with individuals suffering from chronic pain, which could also contribute to the number of patient visits to the emergency room – O

Getting Serious About Painkillers

Editor's note: Recent publications by SAMHSA and other authorities warn that prescription painkiller abuse and misuse is a major problem. Opiate addiction specialist Clare W. Kavin, administrative director of the Waismann Method answered questions by e-mail on Dec. 16, 2010, from OH&S Editor Jerry Laws. She discussed the problem's impact on the workplace and explained what employers should do to combat it.Q: I've read articles warning of prescription painkiller misuse by the general public but seen little about the problem in the workforce. What are the sour

Charlie Sheen's Addiction Problem

Charlie Sheen is seen here with his two daughters in this 2009 photo. (X17 Online) Charlie Sheen’s recent hospitalization after reported heavy drug use and porn star parties has some questioning the long-term well-being of his children. Sheen has two young daughters, aged six and seven, with actress Denise Richards, as well as one-year-old twins with Brooke Mueller. (He also has a grown daughter from a previous relationship.) According to alcohol and drug experts, Sheen’s substance abuse iss

Prescription Drug Abuse A ‘real Problem,’ Experts Say

Drug Policy Alliance report revealed that between 1999 and 2007, the number of Texas deaths by accidental drug overdose increased by more than 250 percent, from 790 to 1,987.This area is not immune to the problem, either, local officials said."In Nacogdoches and Deep East Texas, we are seeing young people who are abusing prescription drugs," said Phyllis Grandgeorge, executive director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas. "It's marijuana first and then prescription drug abuse among students in high school and among young adults who are 18 to 22. It's a very serious issue throughout our area."The report further showed accidental poisoning, commonly

EXCLUSIVE: Miley Cyrus Was Smoking Salvia

On Friday, a video of Miley Cyrus inhaling smoke out of a bong surfaced and while initial reports downplayed the substance since it has legal status in California, RadarOnline.com has learned that salvia has very serious effects similar to those of LSD.“It’s a psychedelic drug, a hallucinogen and has the same effects as LSD,” Clare Waismann, a registered addiction specialist and administrative director of the Waismann Method, told RadarOnline.com. While salvia was originally used in Mexico during religious ceremonies, Kav

Surge In Heroin Abuse Among Teens And Young Adults

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a recent study issued by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and released by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that the overall number of heroin abusers rose by nearly 90 percent – from 213,000 to 399,000 individuals – since 2007.  The study also found that within this same time span, the number of first-time users rose 70 percent, from 106,000 to 180,000 individuals, with the average age of 25 and persons as young as 12 years old trying the drug for the first time.  The Waismann Method of Opi

Dr. Michael Loweinstein On Fox News

Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D., Medcal Director of the Waismann Method, was featured this morning on FOX 5 Morning News in San Diego, CA. As one of the nation’s leading physicians specializing in chronic pain and addiction, Dr. Lowenstein sat down to discuss the recent rise of opiate use in the workplace and its effect on overall job performance and safety. During the segment, he shared the top warning signs employers should look for if they suspect an employee has developed a dependency to opiates:

Waismann Method Extends Aid In An Effort To Make Treatment More Widely Available

 Leader in Opiate Detoxification Announces First-Ever Price Reduction for Pioneering Treatment to Prescription Painkiller Dependency in Conjunction with National Drug Take-Back ProgramsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (October 13, 2010) – In support of recent and upcoming national drug take-back programs encouraging people to surrender unused, unwanted and expired medications, the medical professionals who perform the Waismann Method of Opiate De

Popping Pills

Conventional detox has a high failure rate. A young man approaches the pharmacy counter with two prescriptions. One is for a painkiller. One is to treat a medical condition. Shaky and anxious, he asks the technician what the total is. Unable to afford both, he opts for the painkiller. “You can tell when they are addicted, but you can’t do anything but give it to them because they have a prescription,” said one local ph

The Anguish Of Taking Painkillers At Work

Alex Fotopoulous, an IT project manager in Atlanta, admits he gets dopey and drowsy on the job when he’s taking prescription painkillers to deal with the lingering effects of the neck surgery he had six months ago. But Fotopoulos, who did not want his real name used for fear of losing his job, hasn’t told his boss or Human Resources that he’s taking the medication. “I am slower on the job, slower to make decisions, or just comprehend what I’m reading,” he admitted. But “the distraction from the pain itself is typically worse for my productivity than the meds,” he added. The use of painkillers, specifically opiates, by employees has exploded over the past few years,

Lindsay Lohan Back In Rehab, What Type Of Treatment Can The Actress Expect?

With Lindsay Lohan back in rehab in Orange County, as Radar has confirmed, many are wondering what type of treatment the troubled actress can expect while there. We spoke to addiction expert Clare W. Kavin, Administrative Director of the Waismann Method, who gave us some insight as to what Lindsay could be facing during her stint at rehab. Kavin explains that the best way to treat Lohan is in a long-term in-patient program. "Lindsay’s past has demonstrated that short-term treatment simply does not work for her.  Her judgment is clearly impaired and when given the freedom to form her own choices, she unfortunately does not mak

Lohan Will Need Change Of Scenery After Rehab

As Lindsay Lohan embarks on a 90-day stint in rehab, many are wondering if this stay in a treatment facility is going to be different than previous ones. According to one addiction expert, it might not be, so long as she’s still surrounded by the same influences when she gets back to her normal life.“This time around may not necessarily be different from her past stints in rehab because once Lindsay goes back to reality and her natural surroundings where people accept her disregard to rules, safety and her well being she’ll revert to the same unhealthy behavior,” said Clare W. Kavin, who has worked as an addiction specialist for celebrities

90 Days At UCLA Rehab Won't Be Enough To Fully Cure Troubled Starlet Lindsay Lohan, Experts Says

The intensive rehab Lindsay Lohan checked into is the best place for her to get straight - but it's going to take a lot longer than 90 days, experts say.The "Mean Girls" actress entered UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Westwood, Calif., on Monday, after 14 days in jail."Ms. Lohan is not in a locked unit at the hospital," her lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, told RadarOnline."It's a section of the hospital that treats normal people with various issues. ... Her doctors are looking at what prescriptions she is taking, whether or not the dosages need to be increased, decreased or stopped."Britney Spears was successfully treated at the facili

New Waismann Method Survey Indicates Chronic Pain Management As Leading Cause For Prescription Painkiller Use

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey conducted by the Waismann Method of opiate detoxification, doctors prescribing medication for the treatment of chronic pain were found to be the leading source of prescription painkiller use.  Approximately 88 percent of all respondents stated they began taking prescription painkillers for chronic pain relief, with an astounding 70 percent of these individuals believing that they experience the same or a greater amount of pain than when originally prescribed painkillers.  Those who indicated they are enduring an int

Fatal Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Continue To Rise

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine called "Hospitalizations for Poisoning by Prescription Opioids, Sedatives, and Tranquilizers," the Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification is urging Americans to take measures to better understand and recognize the potential dangers and addictive nature of prescription painkillers.  The seven-year study found accidental poisoning as the second leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S., surpassing motor vehicle crashes in 2005 as the leading cause among individuals ages 35 to 54 years old.  This report also revealed a 65 percent

New Detox Treatment For Dependency To Benzodiazepines

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - (Business Wire) The Waismann Method, leaders in the field of medical opiate detoxification, today announced an exclusive treatment developed for patients with dependencies to Benzodiazepines, which include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Benzodiazepine Neuro-Regulation (ABN) involves a safe, medically-assisted withdrawal from Benzodiazepines in a hospital setting, which takes approximately five to seven days, as opposed to traditional detoxification/rehabilitation methods that require 30 to 90 days. The treatment can be given alone or concurrently with anesthesia-assisted detoxification from opiates, if necessary, wh

FDA Approves New OxyContin Formulation

According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2008 approximately half a million people used OxyContin for non-medical reasons.  The rate at which individuals are misusing opiates such as OxyContin is nothing short of alarming.  For example, 27 percent of all patients treated by the pioneering Waismann Method of Rapid Detoxification last year were using OxyContin, while 43 percent of patients were using Oxycontin in conjunction with other opioids. Last week, the U.S. Food

Is Rapid Detox The Real Deal?

BILL: I recently had a conversation with Clare Waismann, an accredited addiction specialist who's an administrative director for the Waismann Method of rapid detox. Dave, are you familiar with it?DR. DAVE: They’re a leading developer of what is called “Rapid Drug Detoxification.” Ordinarily, prescription opiate addicts might spend up to seven days sweating through withdrawal. In Rapid Detox, the patient is often only hospitalized for one to two days - sleeping under a light anesthetic, while special medications are administered which facilitate the cleansing of opiate drugs from the patient's brain receptors.BILL: The claim is that upon awakening, the

Waismann Method Profiled On E! Investigates

Additional Information Rapid Detox Waismann Method Painkiller Addiction Contact Us The Waismann Method is featured in an educational episode of the provocative national cable television series, “E! Investigates,” dedicated to prescription drug abuse in America.   During this one-hour, in-depth episode, viewers will gain insight in to the Waismann Meth

Waismann Method To Be Featured On E! True Hollywood Story About Addiction

January 05 2010 Conventional detox has a high failure rate The very popular series, True Hollywood Story on the E! Channel plans to air a new show Jan. 13 featuring Waismann Method. Our successful opiate detoxification will be in the spotlight for the show about prescription painkiller addiction. The episode will chronicle the story of a patient in treatment for fentanyl addiction. Clips will be available on our site once the show airs and more information, including the time the show will air

2009: The Year Of The Prescription Painkiller

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- This entire year was marked by an abundance of media coverage and attention surrounding prescription painkillers, largely the result of widespread misuse throughout Hollywood. Over the past 12 months, several high-profile celebrities have been linked to prescription medications including Steven Tyler, Lindsay Lohan and, Courtney Love, while autopsies for Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, DJ AM, and Heath Ledger all found that drugs played a major role in untimely and unfortunate deaths. Furthermore, new study findings released in 2009 demonstrate a growing number of people--including teens, military personnel and 

Marijuana, Prescription Drug Use Up Among Teens

A national study widely considered to be an important indicator of youth drug abuse showed progress with some drugs but widespread problems with marijuana and prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The study, compiled by the University of Michigan for the federal National Institute on Drug Abuse, found that 7 of the 10 drugs most abused by high school seniors are prescription or over-the-counter drugs acquired primarily from teens’ friends or relatives. “I am not surprised by this new study because not just teens, but society as a whole is looking for instant gratification … [and] teens are increasingly turning to prescription drugs because they want to f

Waismann Method Offers Safe And Alternative Treatment For Dependency To Ambien

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Waismann Method, a pioneering medical opiate detoxification procedure, offers one of the most advanced medical procedures worldwide with the medical expertise and advanced technology to treat dependencies to zolpidem, a prescription medication widely used for the short-term treatment of insomnia and prescribed under trade names including Ambien and Edluar. The Waismann Method of Rapid Ambien Detox involves a safe, medically-assisted treatment to Ambien addiction in a hospital setting. Thi

PRESCRIPTION  DRUG ADDICTION

Waismann Method Confidential Email (888) 987-HOPE (4673) By Michele Thompson, MS -- SheKnows.com-- Sept 10 2009 With the latest celebri

Detox Procedure Saving Lives, The Waismann Method

Drug detoxification from addictive drugs is difficult under any circumstances, but there is a method that has helped thousands of drug dependent persons overcome their physical addiction in a fraction of the time it takes to detox with conventional methods , In part 1 and 2 of this series, the Waismann Method was introduced, as well as providing a look at a conventional method of detoxification from opioid drugs that leaves much to be desired due to the high relapse rate of patients having gone through the procedure. In this 3rd and final part, the actual Waismann Method is discussed, as well as the cost. However, before you try any procedure, you should

Rapid Detox For Prescription Drug Addiction

Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D. Co-Director of the Waismann Institute By Sheila Guilloton -- Examiner.com-- July 29 2009 Prescription drug abuse has led to unprecedented numbers of people becoming addicted. Pain killers and opiods are among the most abused drugs. Recently  I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Michael Lowenstein, Co-Director of the Waismann Institute in Los Angeles to discuss his approach to

Waismann Method Vs Conventional Detox

The Waismann Method was introduced in part one of this series as a procedure drug dependent persons can go through to detoxify them from opioid drugs, among others. The method employs a combination of anesthesia, and the drug naltrexone a

Prescription Drug Abuse Growing At An Alarming Rate In The U.S.

By Sheila Guilloton --Examiner.com July 28 Death due to prescription drug abuse is in the headlines now because of the death of Michael Jackson. The media also harkens back to the death of Elvis Presley and other celebrities who have died from drug overdoses. But the abuse of prescription drugs is different. Unlike the addiction to heroin and cocaine, which may be declining, abuse of prescription drugs is on the increase. Perhaps the most alarming fact is who is getting

Waismann Method, Thousands Overcome Drug Dependence

By Michael Velardo -- Examiner.com-- July 25 2009 -- Ask any narcotic or benzodiazepine drug dependent person what is one of the worst things about addiction they have experienced, and the answer that rockets back is withdrawals. Categorically, one of the most avoid-at-all-cost “state-of-body, state-of-mind” conditions, withdrawal pains end up exclusively driving a drug dependent person in the direction of the nearest drug of choice. To avoid becoming not just sick, but super rotten sick from the savage withdrawal dra

Could An Intervention Have Saved Michael Jackson From Prescription Drug Overdose?

By Sheila Guilloton BEVERLY HILLS,Calif.--(Examiner.com)-- July 20, 2009 - The saddest words are "what might have been."  There is still no final report on the cause of Michael Jackson’s death although it is not expected to contain any surprise. The cause of death will almost certainly be accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Amid ongoing speculation that some family and friends suspected th

Addiction Medicine Board

American Board of Addiction Medicine to Address Significant, Unmet Need Chevy Chase, Maryland - (July 16, 2009), 2009 - Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D. is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a new independent medical specialty board. The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) has begun to certify addiction medicine physicians from several specialties, including emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, psychiatry, neurology and surgery. There was previously only addiction-related board certification f

Waismann Method Joins National Drug Policy Czar In Encouraging "Wake Up Call" To Addiction Epidemic

Data Shows that More Americans are Dying from Drug Overdose than Gunshot Wounds Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 14, 2009 -- In response to a national "wake up call" regarding prescription painkiller abuse from Gil Kerlikowske, director for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) during a recent interview with CBS News, Waismann Method, the pioneering treatment method for opiate addiction, is urging Americans everywhere to recognize that the country is facing an increasing prescription drug addiction epidemic.

Waismann Method Offers Safe Treatment For Dependency To Benzodiazepines

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Waismann Method, a pioneering medical opiate detoxification procedure, offers one of the most advanced medical procedures worldwide with the medical expertise and advanced technology to treat dependencies to Benzodiazepines, including Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Benzodiazepine Neuro-Regulation (ABNR) involves a safe, medically-assisted withdrawal from Benzodiazepines in a hospital setting. This advanced approach to Benzodiazepine withdrawal offers patients another alternative to traditional benzodiazepine detoxification, which even when done gradually, can be extremely dangerous and even life thr

New Detox Treatment For Dependency To Benzodiazepines

The Waismann Method, leaders in the field of medical opiate detoxification, today announced an exclusive treatment developed for patients with dependencies to Benzodiazepines, which include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan. The Waismann Method of Accelerated Benzodiazepine Neuro-Regulation (ABN) involves a safe, medically-assisted withdrawal from Benzodiazepines in a hospital setting, which takes approximately five to seven days, as opposed to traditional detoxification/rehabilitation methods that require 30 to 90 days. The treatment can be given alone or concurrently with anesthesia-assisted detoxification from opiates, if necessary, which was pioneered by Waismann Method doctors more

Waismann Method Offers Safe Treatment For Dependency To Benzodiazepines

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Waismann Method, a pioneering medical opiate detoxification procedure, offers one of the most advanced medical procedures worldwide with the medical expertise and advanced technology to treat dependencies to Benzodiazepines, including Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium.  The Waismann Method of Accelerated Benzodiazepine Neuro-Regulation (ABNR) involves a safe, medically-assisted withdrawal from Benzodiazepines in a hospital setting.  This advan

Domus Retreat Announces Specialized Opiate Dependency Treatment Services

After a Decade Specializing in Opiate Dependency, The Waismann Method has Partnered with Domus Retreat to Offer Comprehensive Medicinal and Therapeutic Care for Opiate Dependency. ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domus Retreat, a luxurious relaxation haven that has become Orange County’s best kept secret for transitional care, today announced it now offers exclusive, full-service opiate dependency treatment that combines top-notch medicine with premier therapeutic aftercare. The customizable treatments are designed exclusively for patients battling physical dependency to prescription painkillers including Vicodin, OxyContin, Lortab, Percocet, Suboxone

The Quick Fix

When did Valerie Black know she was in trouble?  Was it when her doctor increased her fentanyl patch – the powerful opiate that blunted the pain of Crohn’s disease and debilitating menstrual cramps – from 25 micrograms to 50? Or 75? Or 100?  Was it when she began going through one patch a day, instead of one every three days?  No.  It had to have been when she and her husband, a prominent California attorney, decided to spend time at their home in Canada and she accidentally left the country one patch short. “That night, I lay on the ground, screaming.” recalls Black (her last name has been changed), a 45-year-old PTA president who

Use Of Opiate Drug Replacement Therapies On The Rise In The United States

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recently, national media has created widespread exposure for the increased use of replacement drug treatment methods such as Methadone and Suboxone. The “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric ” and USA Today have both touched upon some of the dangers these replacement methods present, which include new dependencies and death due to overdose. With prescription drug abuse rates now surpassing those of marijuana, it has become increasingly important to develop new methods for treatment. However, is the simple replacement of one drug for another the answer? The increase of presc

Rising Prescription Drug Abuse In The U.S.

August 21, 2007 Waismann Method Issues Statement in Response to Rising Prescription Drug Abuse in the U.S. Expert in Opiate Dependency Comments on Recent Increase in Pain Pill Usage by Katie Williams BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to an Associated Press report issued yesterday stating a "90 percent increase of prescription drug use in the United States," the Waismann Method, a leading treatment facility specializing in opiate dependency, today provided additional insight into the

Survey Reveals Dependency Risk For People Using Suboxone

The Waismann Method today announced findings from an online survey of Suboxone users, indicating that 66 percent of individuals currently taking Suboxone, also known as Subutex or Buprenorphine, believe they cannot stop taking the drug without assistance, indicating a physical dependency. Suboxone is often prescribed to treat dependency to opiates including OxyContin, Vicodin, Lortab or Fentanyl. Because Suboxone is 50 percent opiate in composition, it helps alleviate painful withdrawal symptoms caused by the original opiate, but still remains a replacement therapy that substitutes one opiate-based drug with another, according to Clare Waismann, addiction specialist for the Waismann Metho

Rising Prescription Drug Abuse In The Hollywood

PRWEB Februray 17, 2007 Waismann Method Issues Statement in Response to Prescription Drug Abuse Sweeping through Hollywood Waismann Method Issues Statement in Response to Prescription Drug Abuse Sweeping through Hollywood Recent news of Anna Nicole Smith's death is sweeping the nation and dominating news reports daily. The mystery of her death remains intriguing to journalists, biographers and those who loved and admired her as an American icon. Although several reports have been issued and rumors have swirled, the truth remains a secret until toxicology reports are released with concrete evidence stating the exact cause of

Afghan Heroin Surge

The amount of high-quality heroin available throughout the United States is surging because of an increasing supply from Afghanistan, and with it comes the fear that record-breaking poppy harvests after the U.S. invasion are fueling more addictions and overdose deaths back home. Heroin-related deaths in Los Angeles County soared from 137 in 2002 to 282 in 2004 before dropping to 239 in 2005, still a jump of nearly 75 percent in three years, a period when other factors contributing to overdose deaths remained unchanged, experts said. The jump in deaths was especially prevalent among users older than 40, who lack the resilience to rec

Danger Of Narcotics

December 21, 2006 Ten Things Teens and Their Families Should Know about the Dangers of Abusing Prescription Narcotics Waismann Method Offers Timely Advice for Parents on the Risks of Opiate Dependency The Waismann Method today released "Ten Things Teens and Their Families Should Know about the Dangers of Prescription Painkillers," in response to the study recently released from The National Institute on Drug Abuse stating that high numbers of teenagers continue to abuse prescription drugs. As the num

Waismann Method Successfully Treating Opiate Dependent Patients

Waismann Method of Detoxification Successfully Treats Severe Morphine and Methadone Levels While Leaving Patients With Reduced Pain The Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification announced today the successful treatment of two patients taking dangerously high doses of prescription pain-relieving drugs. Both patients are now opiate-free and in less pain than they were prior to detoxification. The first patient suffered from chronic pain and had been taking extraordinarily high doses of a number of opiates, including OxyContin, Fentanyl, Actiq and intraspinal morphine daily, prior to detoxification. His total dose wa

Rapid Detox: New Blog

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 29, 2006 -- In response to recent reports questioning the safety of rapid detox to treat opiate dependency, The Waismann Method of Detoxification Under Anesthesia today announced the launch of Rapid Detox Blog, a new blog to answer questions from those considering the treatment and to offer a forum for people to share their experiences with the procedure. While a certain risk accompanies any medical procedure, recent news and historical perspective has inspired the Waismann Method team to educate potential patients about several steps that can be taken to ensure they are gett

Addicted To Painkillers - ABC News

May 5, 2006 — Four years ago, Elaine Domino was a happily married mother of three who never suspected her world was about to change forever."I was a normal person, a happy person," Domino said. "I had a wonderful relationship with my family and my husband."That happiness came crashing down around her in 2002. While working at a furniture store, she fell off a ladder and injured her back. Before she realized what was happening, Domino was addicted to a powerful painkiller.After becoming addicted to prescription drugs, Elaine Domino got help and is in a 12-step program. 

Hollywood Confidential - Vicodin Addiction

Risky Rapid Detox Vows Results

Mike Brown's descent into prescription pain pill addiction began innocently, when he was given Vicodin by a dentist after a root canal. "In three days I took all 30 pills and got hooked," he said. "I couldn't believe the high. It became a quest to find doctors who would write me prescriptions." The Salt Lake Valley salesman, then 36, had no history of substance abuse. His use soon began spiraling out of control when his wife died in 2000, eight months after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Brown's tolerance grew, and he became physically ill when he tried to quit. Eventually, tired of hi

Methadone - Friend Or Foe?

The United States has added yet another menacing substance to the ever-growing problem of drug abuse. Methadone, a medication typically used as replacement or maintenance for opiate-dependent patients, has become the substitute drug of choice for heroin and the popular painkiller turned street drug, OxyContin.The Drug Abuse Warning Network reported that across the nation, Methadone-related incidents requiring emergency room treatment has increased 37 percent between 2000 and 2001. Florida saw an 80 percent increase in Methadone related deaths in the same period, and North Carol

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Doctors Find Little Humor In TV's Handling Of Painkillers Prescription Drug Addiction

February, 23, 2006Doctors find little humor in TV's handling of painkillersIn a heavily promoted live episode of "Will & Grace" that NBC recently broadcast, the title characters opened a linen closet in the palatial bathroom belonging to their wealthy friend Karen Walker. Out gushed hundreds and hundreds of pill bottles, a river of amber-colored plastic.The studio audience went wild. Karen's fondness for booze and prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, which she apparentl

Instant Detox

Bryan Peterson sat on the toilet in the master bathroom of his Palm Springs, California, home and tried to find a vein between his knuckles. It was virgin territory - he had never injected himself in a spot he couldn't cover up. But now that he'd been fired from his job in the estimating department of a construction company, he didn't care about covering up anymore. Plus, he couldn't find a vein in his arms, which were swollen with pools of pus and heroin. The thin, translucent blue veins snaking across the back of his hand filled him with joy. He slid the needle in beside his knucklebone. It hurt. Two weeks later, he'd blown out all the tiny veins in his hands and feet. Unable to