Why are we Focusing on Addiction Instead of the Individual Behind It?

Reviewed by Clare Waismann, RAS / SUDCC The opioid crisis has become one of the deadliest phenomena of our time. With over 100 deaths a day in the U.S. from prescription and illicit opioid drugs, life expectancy has declined for the first time in many years. The escalation of this devastating issue was preventable. The tragic […]
When Addiction is Present, Medical Detox is the First Step Toward Achieving Good Mental Health

When addiction is present, the road to good mental health is often full of obstacles. Stigma, fear, and lack of effective treatment make this journey extremely challenging for so many. When a person struggles with a substance use disorder (SUD), it affects their physical and psychological health. That impact can exacerbate pre-existing emotional conditions while […]
When Seniors Become Victims of Opioid Dependence, This Is the Kind of Help They Need

Opioid dependence and painkiller abuse have become significant issues among people over 65 years of age. Since 2002, the number of older adults misusing opioids has doubled, according to a 2017 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Older adults commonly suffer from many painful degenerative conditions that invariably require some kind […]
Stroke and Endocarditis Linked to Injecting Opioid Drugs, Even in Young People

As the opioid epidemic continues, the sad news keeps piling up about the effects of opioid drugs on people’s health and well-being. The risks of overdose, mental health problems, and infectious disease among people struggling with opioid addiction are well documented. Now, a new study by Setareh Salehi Omran, MD, fellow in vascular neurology at […]
Is an Alcoholism Crisis Looming in the U.S.?

For the past few years, public attention has focused heavily on the opioid crisis sweeping across the U.S. But another public health emergency has been escalating: alcoholism. Although opioid use and alcoholism involve different substances, their root causes are often the same, and they often co-occur. People in emotional and physical distress use the substances […]
Opioid Crisis: Expecting Different Results with the Same Old Approach

The U.S. government reported that 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The growing crisis costs the country approximately $75.8 billion a year in lost productivity, criminal justice intervention, and healthcare. Those costs are expected to keep rising in the coming years, according to a January 2019 U.S. News & World Report article. […]
Drinking After Rehab In Touch Weekly Magazine

Drinking after rehab: In Touch Weekly Magazine wrote an article for which they consulted Clare Waismann of the Waismann Method®. About the InTouch Magazine Drinking After Rehab Article on Jon Hamm The article is about the actor Jon Hamm and his alcohol consumption after rehabilitation. Excerpt from the In Touch Weekly, a celebrity news magazine: […]
Overcoming the Opioid Crisis in New Mexico with the Waismann Method Rapid Detox

Battling opioid addiction is a challenging journey that requires specialized care and support. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid dependence and is looking for a New Mexico Rapid Detox, the Waismann Method offers a comprehensive range of detox solutions in Southern California to help you achieve sobriety and reclaim your life. […]