Opiate Abuse

Opiate Abuse and Addiction

Opiate abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin is on the rise in the U.S. The number of prescriptions written for opiates such as OxyContin, Demerol, Percocet and Vicodin have steadily increased in recent years and experts see a direct correlation between this and the incidents of abuse. People may choose to take these medications for recreational use to experience the feelings of euphoria or sedation they can produce. Others may receive a legitimate prescription for opiate painkillers and experience the development of tolerance. At the onset of tolerance, many choose to escalate use because they experience less effect at their current dose. The abuse of opiates can include taking more than recommended, taking the medication more often than recommended or combining it with other substances to heighten the effects. Other examples of abuse could include crushing, chewing or otherwise tampering with the medication to induce rapid release of potent ingredients.

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Opioid Painkillers

Due of their potency and easy access, opiates have great potential for abuse and addiction. They can be illegally diverted from hospitals, pharmacies and patients with legitimate prescriptions. People can also illegally sell and trade them on the black market. Opiate abuse can have devastating physical, psychological, legal and societal consequences. Abuse is very dangerous and the risks include addiction, respiratory depression, overdose and death.

Opiates are central nervous system depressants so taking them with other substances that have this effect can cause dangerous side effects or death. These other substances include alcohol, tranquilizers, some sleep medication and other narcotics. Opiate abuse is any action that directly goes against a doctor’s instructions or the directions on the medication. Each prescription is accompanied by instructions on proper use, which spells out warnings, side effects and dangers of abuse. It’s important that these instructions be followed exactly to avoid serious problems.

Waismann Method’s Opiate Detox Takes Less Than Two Hours

Abuse can quickly lead to opiate addiction. The Waismann Method offers professional medical detox for opiate abuse that is safe, effective, humane and confidential. In just a few days, we can rid you of your reliance on prescription painkillers or heroin. Our rapid opiate detox takes place in a hospital where medical staff monitors patients around the clock. Intravenous medications are used to cleanse the opiates from patients’ opiate receptors. They sleep lightly under deep sedation during this and awaken without the awareness they experienced an accelerated withdrawal.

We don’t encourage the development of a second dependency by using opiate replacement drugs such as Suboxone or methadone to wean patients. In fact, we help detox patients who’ve received this therapy and became dependent upon it. Our total hospital stay is 2 to 4 days and includes medical tests, the opiate detox and post-monitoring. We also offer our Domus Retreat transitional living facility for those who wish to extend their recovery. Therapies include massage, counseling and biofeedback. Waismann Method and Domus Retreat also protect privacy at all costs.

Call us today at 310-205-0808 for more information on the most effective and humane treatment for opiate abuse available.

"Waismann Method was like no other program out there. If you're trying to stop opiod addiction and you need to get back to life as soon as possible this is the way to go. I'm not going to sugar coat it and say it's easy, but it is definitely easier than going through withdrawals or posibly an overdose. If you're serious about being done with your addiction waismann method is truly the best. From the start they treat you with the outmost respect and professionalism. I recommend this place 100%"

"I have a very loud voice & I am going to shout to the people who are dealing with this beast but just can’t get through the withdrawal nor the beast of burden called TREATMENT CENTERS, let your ears hear me !!!"

"This place gave me my life back!! Methadone takes over 30 days to get out of your system and they got it out in one day!! The people there are literally miracle workers!! Go Here and keep up with your vividtrol and you can be free and clean!! I would give this place 10 stars if I could "

"A dear friend underwent rapid detox at the Waismann Method and all we can say is “THANK YOU”. My friend had (for years) been in a seemingly endless cycle of rehab and relapse. Even at some of the top rehabs, he still seemed to find his way back to opiates. I’m so grateful to say that it’s been almost a full year since his treatment at the Waismann Method and he is better than ever! He is finally himself again. Thank you to the caring, knowledgeable, warm and patient staff that supported and assisted my friend from start to finish! It was a blessing that we heard about the Waismann Method - our only wish is that we tried it sooner!"

"I have heard first hand from people who have gone through the Waismann rapid detox and they said it changed their life. They no longer felt like drug addicts and were treated like patients. Thank you Dr. Lowenstein and staff for all you do!"

"I'm so grateful that I came across the Waismann Institute. It saved a family members life and I will forever be thankful to all the hard work and dedication of the entire staff there! Well worth EVERY penny! The therapist at the Waismann Method was amazing. The breakthroughs that were made were tremendous. The staff encourages you along the way and were incredibly patient with our family and all the questions we had. They really care about the individual seeking treatment because they were always there - every step of the way! Not only is my family member sober, but he is happier than I have ever seen him in years. In all honesty, he is living the life he has always deserved. Thank you Waismann for giving him back a life worth living!"

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