Every day, we hear about more and more people dying from fentanyl. But what is fentanyl, and why is it killing so many people? In this blog post, we will explore the dangers of fentanyl and discuss ways to protect yourself from this dangerous drug. …

Combining opioid drugs, whether prescribed or not, with alcohol can have unexpected and dangerous consequences. The best way to protect ourselves, as well as those we care for, is by understanding the risks and taking the proper steps to prevent harm. Unfortunately, we are currently seeing more overdoses and fatalities due to the influx of fentanyl into our communities. However, fentanyl is not the only culprit. Increasingly, more and more people are mixing drugs, such as oxycodone or morphine, with alcohol, leading to possible respiratory depression and potentially fatal consequences.

Article At a Glance Complete recovery from opioid addiction depends on successful detoxification. Rapid one-day detox programs claim that opioid detox can occur overnight, but they are dangerous and ineffective. Medical detox in a supervised setting is a safer, evidence-based method of undergoing detox. …

Clare Waismann, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC), founder of WAISMANN METHOD® and Domus Retreat® and Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D., MPH, Anesthesia-Assisted Detoxification Expert, WAISMANN METHOD® Medical Director, share their opinions on treatment options for opioid use disorder and mental health. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex condition affecting millions of Americans. Prescription opioids are powerful analgesic medications that include oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. Street opioids are usually heroin and opium. Although opium is a Schedule II drug, it has no medical use and is considered an illegal drug in the USA. Methadone and buprenorphine are also opioid drugs usually prescribed by doctors for those suffering from addiction to all types of opioids including heroin.

by Clare Waismann, RAS/SUDCC, Waismann Method® Opioid Treatment Specialists & Rapid Detox Center and Domus Retreat® founder In the U.S., anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition affecting at least 18% of the adult population and approximately 25% of teenagers. Many conditions fall under the category of anxiety…

by Dr. Michael Lowenstein, M.D., MPH, Medical Director — Waismann Method® Opioid Treatment Specialists and Rapid Detox Center What Makes Oxycontin Particularly Addictive? Oxycontin is a narcotic pain medication prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is an opioid analgesic which means it works on the body’s opiate receptors to change how…

by David Livingston, LMFT, Clinical Director - Domus Retreat®, Private Treatment Center for Substance Abuse and Opioid Use Disorder Is there a link between anxiety and substance abuse? If so, what is the direction and extent of this relationship? There is a significant link between anxiety and substance abuse. For many people, anxiety may be the most significant factor in their substance abuse. …

What Most Addiction Experts Don’t Want You to Know… By Clare Waismann, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) and the founder of Waismann Method® and Domus Retreat® What are the Benefits of a Short-Term Drug Addiction Program? Once you realize that you cannot stop using opioid drugs without professional help, you might find that a 30-day rehab is not a good or even a possible…

A CRISIS IN CARE: INCREASING ACCESS TO MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER It seems self-evident that a medical problem requires a medical solution. A broken leg needs splinting and a cast, while diabetes requires blood sugar stabilization. However, when it comes to treating drug addiction, patients routinely fail to get the medical support they need. Instead, patients with opioid use disorder are…