Propofol-brand name: Diprivan – is an intravenous anesthetic drug used to induce unconsciousness before surgery. It has also been used in assisted suicides. “It’s very dangerous, and not usually given outside a hospital setting,” says Dr. Michael Lowenstein, director of the Waismann Method detox program in Orange County. “If the person is not monitored, it’s very easy to stop breathing and die.”
Clare Waismann is the founder of the Waismann Method®, a leading opioid detoxification program with nearly three decades of clinical experience. As a registered addiction specialist and certified counselor, she has dedicated her career to advancing humane, medically-based approaches to opioid dependence. Clare has been featured in major media outlets discussing addiction policy and patient care, and hosts the Waismann Method Podcast. All content on this site is educational and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
