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Rapid Opiate Detox Safety

Treatment for opioid physical dependence can be relatively fast, private, and quite effective. Procedures such as Rapid Opiate Detox provides patients with a medical alternative to overcome the withdrawal phase. More and more, people are seeking inpatient medical options instead of long-term drug rehab centers. When questioning rapid opiate detox safety, education is your best tool.

Rapid Detox Safety

Unfortunately, in recent times, “rapid detox” has become a catch-all term encompassing a wide range of unregulated detox procedures. All too often, patients aren’t aware of the most important considerations and precautions vital to choosing a rapid opiate detox center. Often, facilities offer rapid detox procedures in surgical centers or inadequate medical facilities. Subsequently, they are risking patients’ well being and safety.

A review of rapid opiate detox by Dr. Kaye describes, “Rapid opiate detox, has few adverse events and is relatively comfortable for patients when performed under the proper circumstances. Furthermore, the recommendation is that hopefully, the procedure will be available to a broader patient population in the future.

Rapid Opiate Detox Safety is based on the facility’s medical resources, physician experience, certifications and responsibility, and amount of inpatient care available.

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What is Rapid Detox for Opiates?

Rapid Opiate Detox is a medical procedure to reverse opiate dependence while patients are under sedation or anesthesia. It isn’t a cure for drug addiction, but it’s undoubtedly the best first step to become free from opioids. It chemically helps patients overcome the withdrawal while reversing the physical dependence. Thus, patients can get a chance for a fresh start.

How does Rapid Detox Works?

Patients are admitted to an accredited hospital the day before anesthesia assisted detox. In their private room, they receive a comprehensive medical evaluation and medications to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Usually, on the second day of hospitalization, staff transfer patients to a private room in the ICU, where the trained anesthesiologist performs rapid detox. The process takes anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, and patients can sleep while the detoxification occurs.

The day after the procedure, patients often start what we call ” the regulation phase.” Although the receptor sites are opioid-free, patients are still going through a great physiological transitional period. This is probably one of the most critical parts of the process. People feel anxious and insecure about being without opioids. It is vital to continuous treatment success that the proper professional assistance is available to patients throughout this time.

Another benefit of this quick detoxification is that Naltrexone or Vivitrol therapy can be immediately started to control cravings and reduce the risk of relapse.

What are the Differences between Rapid Detox Centers?

Whether you are suffering from an addiction to heroin, Suboxone, Methadone, or any other opioid drugs, your brain has been changed chemically, and your body has endured great abuse. Stopping to use opiate drugs sends you into a withdrawal, which can be potentially dangerous to your weakened body. For this reason, rapid opiate detox centers need to provide a safe environment where several medical resources and recourses are immediately available. Furthermore, under anesthesia, the two-hour detoxification is a comprehensive protocol that includes a pre-treatment phase and an aftercare protocol and should not be provided alone.

Factors to Consider when choosing a Rapid Opiate Detox Program:

Is the procedure performed in a full-service accredited hospital where different medical specialists and recourses are available for any medical need?
Admission to the hospital at least a day before a rapid detox. This allows the necessary time for proper screening, hydration, and adequate understanding of each patient’s medical status and needs.
Private Rooms – Patients should receive individual and private care, as with any other medical treatment. Furthermore, patients deserve the undivided attention of the treating physician.
B oard Certified anesthesiologist – This is a procedure that requires an anesthesiologist with vast experience in anesthesia detox.
Sedation versus General Anesthesia – General anesthesia is not only unnecessary for successful rapid detox; it can also be significantly uncomfortable and even dangerous for the patient. Rapid detox protocols that place patients under general anesthesia for up to five hours (or more) are archaic and tend to pose unnecessary risk factors to the patient.
Limitation of inpatient stay – There should be a discharge plan, but no limitations if patients need extra medical care. Surgical centers with predetermined allowance for patients to stay often discharge patients prematurely.
Recovery Center – It’s crucial to the detox process’s success and safety that the patient receives proper care for a few days after rapid opiate detox. Organs are working hard, trying to find a new baseline. Essential functions like heart rate, blood pressure, fluid absorption, body temperature, and mood stability are also regulating. While this process can be smooth and natural for some patients, others may find it challenging.

"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!"

The Need for Recovery Care

Programs that discharge patients immediately after detox pose a risk of significant medical issues and unnecessary suffering. After undergoing such rapid physical and mental transitions, patients need proper professional support. As much as they may desire to help, families do not have appropriate training to deal with the emotional instability resulting from chemical imbalances.

Emotional outbursts, desperation, and immediate relapse are all possibilities. However, patients tend to improve quickly when patients receive proper care from trained professionals accustomed to diffusing and resolving these types of situations. A professional can quickly assess and assist most of these difficulties immediately, usually without further complications. This increases the odds of success and long-term recovery.

The Waismann Method® has partnered with Domus Retreat aftercare, a highly innovative program, unlike any other in the U.S. We absolutely do not place judgment or pre-existing formulas upon patients or their families. Domus Retreat functions as a healing sanctuary where the staff treats each patient based on their unique needs. Also, we never force cookie-cutter treatments or chores upon patients. The goal at Domus is for patients to regain both mental and physical stability, preparing them to resume living their lives. Many patients are only required to remain a few days at the retreat. At the same time, others choose to stay longer to work on pain management, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues. Domus will adapt the program to each situation. Patients are supported in building self-confidence and inner strength as they receive loving, caring, constructive, judgment-free treatment.

Choosing the Safest Rapid Opiate Detox Program

Rapid detox centers all over the country advertise to shorten an opioid withdrawal from 24 to less than 2 hours. Others call the process “cure to opiate addiction” or even claim to be a “painless detox.” These advertising techniques are attractive to patients who want a ‘magic pill,’ but they are not honest or realistic.

The result of these false promises is that a wonderful medical procedure that can help so many become distrusted and discredited.
Rapid Detox is greatly beneficial and probably the best detoxification in history. Still, like with any medical procedure, its safety and results are as good as the providers’ capabilities and honesty.

Waismann Method® professionals hope that an industry-wide standard of care is established for all rapid detox providers. Those patients suffering from opioid use disorder receive the same medical care level as they would with any other medical condition. Meanwhile, the Waismann staff will continue to work diligently to provide the best opioid treatment available while educating the public about rapid opiate detox safety facts.

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