Opiates

November 29, 2006

New Site Developed in Response to Recent News Regarding the Safety of Rapid Detox

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 getting the safest and most effective treatment available, according to Clare Kavin, executive director of the Waismann Method.

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The term "Rapid detox" was once used to describe a specific opiate dependence detoxification procedure under anesthesia pioneered in Israel. As the treatment gained popularity in North America and the public started seeing the success of the procedure with a growing population of patients in need of medical treatment, the term began serving as a catch-all for a number of procedures varying dramatically in method and safety. When the procedure is not administered correctly, however, the outcome can be dangerous. This came to light on November 9, 2006 when two physicians at the Project Straight detox facility in Troy, Mich., had their medical licenses suspended by the Board of Medicine following allegations on their method of selecting patients, failing to adequately monitor patients, insufficient post-operative instructions, and lack of training and experience to conduct detoxification, following death and complications with several patients that underwent their procedure.

This is not the only situation where death and unnecessary suffering of patients have resulted from alleged improper medical behavior in conjunction with an opiate detoxification procedure. In 2001, a medical license was revoked for seven deaths of detox patients in New Jersey. More recently, in 2005 a Seattle doctor was investigated for the death of a rapid opiate detoxification patient.

"It is unfortunate that rapid detoxification is under scrutiny because of the unsafe practices a few doctors followed," said Dr. Clifford Bernstein, medical director, Waismann Method. "As a practitioner of the Waismann Method of opiate detoxification, I take all precautions to ensure the safety of our patients. I hope that this recent news won't deter patients from seeking reputable rapid detox methods to medically treat their physical dependency."

Many suffering from dependency to opiates such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Lorcet and heroin are looking for a medical treatment for their physical dependence. In this case, rapid detox can be ideal. It is crucial for their safety, however, that they properly research the doctors and facilities that they are considering, as they would with any other medical procedure. Many doctors are using the term rapid detox to refer to any medical treatment for opiate dependence. Recommendations posted on the new Waismann Method's Weblog will help determine whether an authentic rapid opiate detoxification is being performed and include the following:

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