Some Quick-fix "Rapid Detox" Centers Pose Risks to Patients

Are All Opiate Detox Centers the Same?

When selecting an opiate detoxification treatment the safety, wellbeing, and success of patients are the most important aspects to consider. For more than 13 years, The Waismann Method has been a leader in the field of rapid opiate detoxification because of their commitment and responsibility to patient safety and success. Our doctors, including Dr. Michael Lowenstein, an anesthesiologist and world-renowned expert in the field of pain management, have performed the pioneering procedure on thousands of patients worldwide, and have keen understanding for what patients go through mentally and physically during the transition to becoming opiate free.  Our proven techniques have resulted in one of the highest success rates in the world.  

Many people may not realize that rapid opiate detoxification is a serious medical procedure and must be treated as such. Treatment with the Waismann Method includes a comprehensive set of techniques to treat the patient’s medical, physical and mental conditions, including pre-procedure evaluation and care, rapid detoxification treatment, post-procedure facility for further monitoring, and six-week follow-up with a therapist to ensure a smooth transition. Each step in the process is critical to the safety and success of our patients. We never compromise the safety and wellbeing of our patients, which is why all patients are given proper pre- and post-procedure diagnostics.

During the past few years, some “rapid detox” centers have tried to replicate the Waismann Method by offering “miracle cures” for opioid detoxification.  Unfortunately, many of these centers do not follow proper safety protocol, provide follow-up care, or use appropriate medical facilities and professionals to perform the procedures. They often start at a low cost and add additional fees for services that are imperative for the patient’s wellbeing and recovery before and after the procedure.   The goal is usually to keep costs low and shuffle in as many patients as possible in a short amount of time.

When a patient begins treatment with the Waismann Method, an assessment with the medical staff is made prior to their arrival to determine cost, so no surprises or additional charges are added after the patient is admitted. Waismann Method patients are usually with us inpatient for a period of 5 to 10 days. The total cost of their stay is typically $18,000 to $26,000 based on individual medical and dependency history. If you consider what is offered by other treatment centers for $10,000-$15,000 for a 24 to 48 hour inpatient program, compared to what you pay and receive for 5 to 10 days with the Waismann Group, you will find that your safety is never compromised with our team, and the treatment is actually a lot less expensive.

If you or someone you love is dealing with an opiate addiction, we encourage you to contact our office today for more information on choosing the right treatment option.  The rapid opiate detoxification procedure is carried out in a full-service hospital in Southern California by board-certified anesthesiologists while patients remain under deep sedation, so patients experience minimal conscious withdrawal or suffering. 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 treated with the Waismann Method achieve an extraordinarily high success rate because they no longer fight the constant physical cravings for opiates that have led them to relapse in the past.

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