Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Addiction
How Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia can Lead to Addiction To say that the United States is facing an opioid addiction crisis is nothing short of sobering reality. 1 in 3 people knows someone who is or was dependent on opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that the financial impact of opioid addiction in the […]
Top 7 Safety Benefits of Rapid Opiate Detox
Rapid opiate detox, also known as anesthesia-assisted detoxification, offers a safe and swift path to overcoming opioid dependence for many. The keys to its safety, comfort, and effectiveness lie in the quality of medical resources, the experience of the medical team, and the detox location. Is Rapid Opiate Detox Safe? Yes, when experienced anesthesiologists, operating […]
5 of the Top Prescribed Prescription Drugs with Opioids
In 2015, there were more than 300 million prescriptions dispensed for narcotic pain medications globally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Out of the 300 million patients prescribed opiates, approximately 3 million of them struggled with opioid addiction that year. Opioid drugs are drugs that bind to the opiate receptors, which significantly reduce the feelings of pain. Many prescription drugs have […]
Here’s How Alcohol Treatment Can Work for You
Did you know that more than 80,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths each year in the United States? Alcohol abuse and dependency affect not just the individual, but also their family, friends, and even strangers. But if you or someone you love is dependent on alcohol, there are many alcohol treatment programs available to help you become and remain […]
The Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 88,000 people die each year as a result of alcohol-related events, including alcohol poisoning and accidents while intoxicated. These numbers make alcohol abuse the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Alcohol abuse isn’t just an issue because it can lead to […]
Medically Supervised Alcohol Detox Treatment
The Waismann Method® is proud to announce the opening of their medically supervised alcohol detoxification program. Alcohol-dependent patients can now enter the Waismann Method® to safely detox from alcohol without co-morbid opioid addiction. “We strongly believe that most acute alcohol detox should be managed in the hospital by experienced physicians so that appropriate medical resources are […]
New Law Limits Prescription Opioids
On July 1st, 2018 a new law went into effect prohibiting physicians to prescribe opioid drugs for more than seven days to patients with acute pain. Specifically, the law applies to physicians and patients in Florida, Tennessee, and Michigan. This law also affects cases of broken bones, back pain, short illnesses and most surgeries. In […]
The Truth About Drug Overdose
Turning Overdose into a Life-Saving Opportunity Every day, our emergency rooms receive scores of people struggling with opioid addiction — either in a severe withdrawal or near death due to an overdose. Call us for a Private Consultation for Treatment Options 310-205-0808 Government agencies are trying to contain these opioid-related emergency cases from […]
The Invisible Patient: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is ranked tenth among leading causes of death for people in the U.S. The government says that, in 2016 (the last year for which statistics are available), 44,965 people took their own lives. But that number may be misleading. The actual number could be […]
Drugs for Opioid Abuse Treatment: A Solution or an Obstacle to Recovery
Waismann Method, one of the world’s most successful opioid detox programs, has released some sobering statistics. When comparing the number of patients in the first part of 2017 to the same months of 2018, and the drugs they seek treatment from, the center found a 233% hike in detoxification for Suboxone dependence and other buprenorphine-based […]
