August 29, 2011 05:02:49 AM

Waismann Method Medical Director Issues Reminder of the Advancement of Opiate Treatment

Sophisticated 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 physiological changes in the body due to chemical changes that occur, which can result in permanent health problems and extreme stress, leading to relapse,” said Dr. Lowentein.  “For these reasons it is imperative to integrate close observation and care throughout the entire length of any drug detoxification program, including care from medical staff and therapists following any treatment, which may not always be made available.”

The side effects from prolonged opioid abuse can be extremely severe, including gastrointestinal damage, dry mouth, dry eyes, affected sleep patterns, constipation, anxiety and even social impairment.  In addition to treating the physical effects, patients should receive tailored care from psychologists and mental health professionals.  All patients have different medical and dependency issues, which is why a proper assessment and treatment program are imperative to assuring safety and success, and helping them learn to cope with any issues that may be realized after they are no longer using opiates.

The Waismann Method treatment is designed to meet patients’ medical, psychological and social needs in order to achieve success. Performed in a hospital intensive care unit, the Waismann Method involves careful administration of medications to reverse the physiological dependence on opiates while the symptoms of withdrawal are addressed.  Following medical treatment, patients are taken to Domus Retreat for an assessment to determine any underlying causes of dependency, and a customized aftercare plan is assigned to ensure a healthy and effective transition to life without opiates.  Patients of the Waismann Method achieve an extraordinary high success rate because they no longer fight the constant physical cravings for opiates that have led them to relapse in the past, and are aided by medical professionals in helping them cope without the use of numbing narcotics.   

For more information about the Waismann Method please visit opiates.com.  For interviews contact Nicolette Surh at 858-888-0149 or send an email to Nicolette(at)rkpr(dot)net.

About The Waismann Method

Performed in a hospital intensive care unit, the Waismann Method involves cleansing receptors in a patient’s brain of the narcotics while the patient is under deep sedation, reversing the chemical imbalance. During the procedure, the patient will experience minimal conscious withdrawal, and will be able to return home within days. Seventy-five percent of the prescription drug dependent patients who are treated with the Waismann Method remain drug free after one year. Please visit opiates.com for more information.

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