Poppy Tea

Waismann Philosophy for Opiate Detoxification and Treatment

Poppy tea is a narcotic-based tea often used for pain relief, stop diarrhea, or its psychoactive effects. It is brewed from the pods or seeds of a poppy plant where people can extract opium and other refined opiates. Parts of the poppy plant have some regulation under the Controlled Substances Act. In other words, these parts are on a schedule that classifies them as narcotic due to the potential for abuse and dependence. Generally, poppy tea sets affect about 30 minutes after ingestion and can last for up to 8 hours. Many people flavor the tea with other ingredients because its natural taste is so bitter. The tea can also be dried and then snorted or smoked.

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Poppy Tea Addiction

Side Effects

Like all narcotic pain relievers, the use of poppy tea can result in several issues, including side effects. However, side effects can vary from person to person and depend on factors including the amount ingested, a person’s sensitivity, and his or her level of tolerance to opiates. Additionally, many people experience a warming sensation shortly after drinking the tea. Other side effects include the following:

sensations of lightness
pleasure
elevated mood
feelings of euphoria
constricted pupils
flushing of the skin
drowsiness
loss of concentration
sleepiness
itching
nausea
constipation
stomachache

The person will often also develop tolerance, physical and/or psychological dependence, and withdrawal when stopping or decreasing regular use.

Dependence, Addiction, and Withdrawal

Frequent consumption of poppy tea can cause dependency and tolerance, which will lead to withdrawal. Dependence occurs when the body needs increasing amounts to reach the original effects. With daily use, dependency can develop quickly, but this varies from person to person. Once a person is physically dependent, poppy tea withdrawal can occur if they try to stop using abruptly or decrease their use. Withdrawal symptoms are often comparable to the flu but can also include psychological symptoms. For example, withdrawal symptoms can include cravings, anxiety, depression, vomiting, cramps, headache, and diarrhea.

Waismann Method’s Poppy Tea Detox

Waismann Method^® offers safe and effective medically assisted forms of detoxification. From rapid opiate detox to other types of treatment based on patients’ health needs. The program has seen great success for over two decades, in treating addiction to poppy tea and other opiates. The medical staff manages the withdrawal symptoms in a private room of a full-service accredited hospital. The quadruple board-certified medical director uses intravenous medications to remove opiates from patients’ opiate receptors. This comprehensive management of withdrawal symptoms is key to our success in the opiate detox field.

Opiate withdrawal can be a very intense and painful experience. For that reason, many people fear seeking the help they so desperately need. Some programs attempt to manage poppy tea withdrawal by weaning them on opiate substitutes such as methadone and Suboxone. We don’t use these drugs because we know they can also be addicting. We require that our patients spend 2 to 4 days in the hospital for testing, detox, and post-monitoring. Patients are then cared for at our recovery center Domus Retreat for an extra few days to ensure comfort, safety, and effectiveness of the poppy tea detoxification.

"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!"