Suicide and overdose are two primary causes of death in the United States. The issue becomes how to differentiate intentional overdoses versus accidental ones? Is emotional pain the real cause of most deaths in our society? If this is correct, then adequate and accessible mental health care should be the focus of our efforts. Numerous…
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Published on July 25, 2018 Reviewed by Clare Waismann, CATC, Founder of Waismann Method® Advanced Treatment for Opiate Dependence All topics for the Opiates.com blog are selected and written based on high standards of editorial quality, including cited sources. Articles are reviewed by Clare Waismann, CATC and founder of Waismann Method®, for accuracy, credibility and…
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Waismann Method, one of the world’s most successful opioid detox programs, has released some sobering statistics. When comparing the number of patients in the first part of 2017 to the same months of 2018, and the drugs they seek treatment from, the center found a 233% hike in detoxification for Suboxone dependence and other buprenorphine-based…
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The term detoxification might sound simple, but the process of drug detox is very challenging. While drug rehabs often show commercials of spa-like treatment centers, the reality is very different. Withdrawing from any drug can be extremely hard not just physically, but also emotionally. Trying to detox from opioids cold turkey in a non-medical environment…
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Fentanyl is a drug used medically for pain management, but for drug users, it can be a new way to achieve a high when combined with heroin. Recent research by the Waismann Method® opioid treatment specialists, reveals the striking increase in the number of recreational fentanyl use and users who are seeking detoxification. […] Fentanyl…
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Naltrexone treatment might sound like a new approach for you, but the truth is, the Waismann Method physicians have been using this medication, in conjunction with a medical detox, for two decades. What Is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat opioid use and alcohol disorders.…
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Many families are just not ready to accept the fact that substance abuse has become an issue to one of their children. Denial, anger, and shame often overwhelm parents to the point of inability to adequately address the situation. We’ve written this article to address how to help your teen overcome drug abuse. Helping Your…
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In this post, we cover the 5 opioid drugs parents should watch for. As the opioid epidemic rages across the country, unprecedented numbers of adults and older Americans are caught in the crossfire, developing substance abuse problems related to heroin or prescription medications. Unfortunately, children and teenagers often become lost in the narrative about the…
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Overdose deaths continue to skyrocket as the opioid epidemic rages on, and recently, U.S. News and World Report reported that Fentanyl is one of the leading causes of overdose fatalities. In 2016, more than 30 percent of all overdose deaths were caused by Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. This is compared to only 8 percent…
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Excerpt of Chicago Evening Post article on Waismann Method’s take on the US efforts to curtail opioid crisis. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. April 11, 2018 – The Opioid Crisis has been brewing beneath the surface for decades, but it’s only been in recent years that people have begun to realize the magnitude of its impact on society. With…
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