Opiates For Chronic Pain
Long-term use of opiates for chronic pain is often not appropriate for the treatment. Studies show adverse reactions and loss of efficacy cause patients to quit using opiates. Long term opiate use can cause adverse effects, including physical dependence and withdrawal. Fortunately, treatment to overcome physical dependence is available. Doctors prescribe opiates to relieve the […]
Opiate Addiction & Relationships: Healing the Parent-Child Bond
By Dr. Michael Lowenstein Opiate addiction and dependency can affect all parts of a person’s life and for many, this can include the relationship with their parents. We receive numerous calls from concerned parents of teenagers and/or adult children who are suffering and struggling with opiate addiction. Typically when we speak to a parent there […]
Waismann Method Assists Victims of Growing Heroin Epidemic in the U.S.
Waismann Method rapid detox treatment program offers hope to families in crisis Opiate abuse has reached unprecedented levels in the U.S. Heroin use in particular has undergone sharp increases in the number of overdoses and deaths in recent years. Many opiate users who cannot acquire prescription pills are turning to the street drug heroin. This […]
Life After Opiate Addiction & Detox – Preventing Relapse
By Dr. Michael Lowenstein A major challenge in the opiate addiction recovery industry is the high rate of relapse that occurs, especially in traditional rehabs. One of the reasons is that the opiate addiction and dependency tends to be the main point of focus rather than being treated as a consequence of an underlying problem. […]
Remembering 9/11
As we take time to reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a day none of us will ever forget, let us come together to grieve, to remember, to express our gratitude to those who demonstrated what it is to be a hero, and to pledge ourselves to live in honor of their bravery. National Recovery […]
The True Cost When Safety is Compromised
By Dr. Michael Lowenstein In order to approach the idea of cost, we have to recognize the value of what we’re getting in return. Typically we quantify something’s value based on its features and benefits. For example, when it comes to considering a plastic surgeon, we think about safety, expertise and quality of results. Some […]
Best Way to Get Off Prescription Painkillers
Getting Off Prescription Painkillers Based on a 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey, drug overdose in the United States tops 100,00 annually, making overdoses the leading cause of injury-related deaths. The opioid crisis continuously burdens families, workplaces, and the health care system. In October of 2017, the H.H.S. declared the opioid […]
Depression and Dependency: Protect Yourself from Addiction
Drug addiction, or drug dependency, and depression often go hand in hand, with one serious affliction compounding the other. David Brendel, M.D., Assistant Medical Director of The Pavilion, McLean Hospital says the relationship between depression and substance abuse in adults is very close, and that they occur together in “an extremely high percentage of individuals. […]
Waismann Method® Celebrates National Recovery Month By Giving 5% Off Treatment
Sept, 2013 – September is National Recovery Month, designated to highlight the accomplishments of those who have recovered or are on their way to recovery. National Recovery Month also puts the spotlight on those who work tirelessly to treat and prevent the disease of addiction. During this month, we want to do everything we can […]
The Rising Rate of Heroin Abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “In 2011, 4.2 million Americans aged 12 or older (or 1.6 percent) had used heroin at least once in their lives. It is estimated that about 23 percent of individuals who use heroin become dependent on it,” (source). Additionally, Time magazine claims that heroin use is skyrocketing, […]
