90 days at UCLA rehab won’t be enough to fully cure troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan, experts say
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 […]
CHRONIC PAIN IS AS LEADING CAUSE FOR PAINKILLER USE
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 11 — 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 […]
Waismann Method Issues Warning as 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 […]
New Benzodiazepine Detox Treatment
UPDATE – The Waismann Method currently does not perform detox treatments for benzodiazepine drugs. 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 […]
Is Rapid Detox the real deal?
Rapid Detox Interview: 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 […]
Waismann Method Profiled on E! Investigates
E! Investigates: Prescription Drug Abuse in America Waismann Method® Opioid Treatment Specialists are 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 into Waismann Method®, the original rapid detox provider since 1998, as the […]
Waismann Method on E! Investigates
The very popular series, E! Investigates 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 […]
WAISMANN METHOD TO BE FEATURED ON E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY ABOUT ADDICTION
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 […]
2009 & Prescription Painkillers
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 […]
Report: 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 […]
