7 Important Differences Between Waismann and Other Rapid Detox Programs

The Waismann Method of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation has been a leader in the field of rapid drug detox with a proven success and safety record. In the last several years, other “rapid detox” centers have popped up around the country, offering miracle cures without the proper safety protocol, follow-up care, facilities and adequate professionals to perform the procedure. For many, the goal is to keep costs low and shuffle in as many patients as possible in a short amount of time. When it comes to detoxifying from opiates, The Waismann Method stands out for many reasons. First, all of our patients spend a minimum of 2 - 6 days in the hospital to ensure a thorough detox. Other examples of the Waismann difference include:

1. Waismann: Our pioneering medical procedure is performed in a full-service, accredited hospital where patients can undergo treatment and begin their recovery with the optimal medical monitoring and privacy. The availability of a range of medical specialists including cardiologists, neurologists and gastroenterologists helps us to best serve our patients who have varied medical histories.

   Others: Perform procedures in clinics, surgical centers or even offices, and can therefore compromise the safety of patients. Being in a full-service hospital provides adequate monitoring and allows for immediate access to services and specialists when necessary.

2. Waismann:  When we describe opiate detoxification, we mean complete detoxification. We don’t use opiates to treat an opiate addiction. This substitution of other opiates in place of the drug of addiction is essentially what many other “rapid detox” programs do. The Waismann Method goal is to safely and comfortably eliminate all opiates and cleanse all brain and body receptors of opiates to allow for an opiate-free life.

   Others: A number of rapid detox programs use substitution drugs such as Suboxone, replacing one opiate for another instead of detoxifying. This means that eventually, patients will need to suffer through a painful withdrawal or go through a true detox in order to become opiate-free.

3. Waismann: Experience and professionalism set the Waismann Method apart from competitors. Our doctors, Dr. Lowenstein, are board-certified anesthesiologists and addiction medicine specialists, and have over a decade of experience performing detoxification under deep sedation. Our doctors have performed the treatment thousands of times for over a decade, and have continually improved upon the method, making it safer and more comfortable. Because of their experience, our physicians are able to tailor the treatment based upon each individual’s specific medical and personal needs to make it as safe and well-tolerated as possible. 

   Others: Hire temporary anesthesiologists, sometimes with no experience or less than a year of experience, with detoxification under deep sedation.

4. Waismann:  Patients are admitted to our full-service hospital for a minimum of 24 hours before the procedure. Here, we can assess and examine each patient’s underlying health and medical needs, and ensure that each patient is stable for treatment. Each patient’s medical and drug use histories can be evaluated, and the most appropriate treatment can be selected for them.  Patients can be medically prepped for the procedure to minimize the effects of withdrawal.

   Others: In order to save money, some will have lab tests performed outpatient and admit patients only on the day of treatment. This could jeopardize safety and the result of the procedure by not knowing what the patient ingested in the previous 24 hours (from food to different drugs that can interact with the drugs given during treatment). Not knowing the reaction patients will have with different medications can affect the entire procedure.

5. Waismann: Physicians have perfected the procedure and are able to detox patients under sedation in an hour and a half or less, keeping the risk of any deep sedation-related complications to a minimum.

   Others: Are still using old protocols where patients are under deep sedation for 6 to 8 hours. The Waismann Method has improved upon this treatment, making it safer and more efficient. Longer rapid detox procedures have become both unnecessary and archaic, with more chances of risks and complications.

   
   

6. Waismann: Some opiate detox patients experience gastrointestinal distress due to the damage caused by lack of hydration and high acidity levels caused by long-term opiate intake. Symptoms can be addressed and medically managed easily if the patient is properly supervised. All of our patients remain in the hospital for a minimum of 24-48 hours after the procedure to receive care for any symptoms of transition that may occur following detox.

   Others: Send patients to hotel rooms and expect family members or hired nurses to assess, diagnose and/or treat the physical transition after opiate detox. In a hotel room, these symptoms can persist and rapidly become extremely dangerous to the patient, even sometimes fatal.  

   
   

7. Waismann: Offers a COMPLETE RECOVERY PROGRAM with the option to continue for 2-4 weeks in our transition treatment center, Domus Retreat. At Domus, patients are monitored by our staff, and receive individually prepared meals, biofeedback therapy, massage therapy, group and individual counseling, and can recover in a comfortable and caring environment. 

   Others: Have no aftercare available or simply send patients to a traditional drug rehab where others follow their recovery with sometimes very little knowledge of the chemical imbalances created by opiate dependency.*

Waismann Method: The Wise Choice

The Waismann Method offers the safest, most humane treatment for opiate detox and allows patients to carry on with life, with their dignity intact. We never make our patients feel guilty or shameful about their condition. We know our patients didn’t intend to become addicted. In most cases, it happens after being prescribed potentially-addicting narcotic drugs and developing a tolerance to them. We empathize with our patients and assure them they are not alone.

If you or someone you love is dealing with an opiate addiction, you have a vast array of detox options to explore. If you don’t have months to spend in a detox program and are leery of opiate substitution therapy, The Waismann Method might be the answer you’ve been looking for. Our top-notch program ensures safety through exhaustive medical screenings, around-the-clock monitoring and a staff of experts that has years of successful experience under its belt. Naturally, you want the very best when it comes to your recovery and we are here to ease you through it.

Patients on opiates have been masking physical or mental pain, if not both. Once opiates are removed from the system, it’s important to help patients during their transition and pinpoint any potential underlying issues that may have caused the dependency in the first place. Their brain function has been compromised and it’s very important to allow them time to adjust until the system stabilizes and they can start making appropriate decisions.

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