COVID-19 Pandemic and Opioid Epidemic The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unexpected consequences for many aspects of society. One of the biggest changes has been the face of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Prior to the pandemic, tackling the opioid crisis was the federal government’s top health priority. Now, all efforts focus on slowing the spread of […]
#TogetherWeCanDoIt At this time of tremendous amounts of stress, isolation, and fear amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that the opioid crisis will not be slowing down any time soon. Rapid Detox by Waismann Method®, in partnership with Domus Retreat®, are doing everything possible to keep their doors open during this time to continue providing […]
Drug dependency can feel like an impossible challenge—and it’s a challenge that indeed doesn’t discriminate. Opioid addiction affects people at all points on the socioeconomic scale, from the smallest and most impoverished communities to the most well-off. It’s not hard to imagine how a financially affluent background affords a person better resources to treat opioid […]
As the opioid crisis persists, individuals seeking effective detox options have numerous questions. In this comprehensive guide, we address five common inquiries surrounding rapid opioid detox. From finding the right treatment center to understanding the nuances between Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and medically assisted detox, we provide insights to help you make informed decisions. Embarking on […]
Opioid use continues to be widespread in the United States and Europe, despite modifications to physician prescribing guidelines. As a result, approximately 92 million Americans are prescribed opioids, with more than 12% (11.5 million) misusing their pain medications. This presents an enormous public health challenge, as chronic opioid use increases risk of addiction as well […]
$25.4 billion—that’s how much the global opioid market was worth in 2018. Additional market research projects that opioids will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8 percent between 2019 and 2026—a close match to the projected 2% CAGR of the world’s most popular class of drugs, statins. The reason for incredible value and growth in opioid drug use is because of […]
People who suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD) frequently also have a co-occurring mental health disorder or can be prone to developing one. Because of this risk, OUD sufferers and their loved ones can benefit from increasing their understanding of mental health. Over 40% of all people in treatment for a prescription drug use disorder […]
Since 1998, the Waismann Method® team has provided ultra rapid detox for treatment for patients suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). The notion of sleeping through opioid withdrawal has become more and more popular for its comfort and for providing a nearly 100 percent detox success rate. Some less reputable rapid detox centers have advertised […]
The media has focused heavily on the opioid epidemic in the U.S., with a great deal of speculation about causes for the unprecedented rate of opioid abuse and self-harm. As opioid addiction rates have risen, so has attention on mental health problems coupled with substance abuse. Self-harm is a symptom of mental health issues, and […]
