Waismann Method- Medically Assisted Opioid Treatment Specialists and Rapid Detox Center

Upon reaching out to the Waismann Method, our dedicated opioid treatment specialists immediately engage with you, eager to address your queries and guide you through our range of detoxification programs.

Opting for a confidential consultation with Dr. Michael H. Lowenstein, our esteemed medical director and a foremost authority on rapid detoxification, propels your journey forward. Dr. Lowenstein will present you with an intake questionnaire, which you can effortlessly complete over the phone or via email. This critical step allows us to craft a treatment blueprint tailored to your unique health requirements. We recognize the profound differences in individual health conditions, shaped by diverse environmental and genetic factors, and we prioritize crafting a personalized care approach for each patient.

For those battling opioid use disorder, the imperative of designing bespoke treatment strategies stands paramount. Whether you’re drawn to our sedation-assisted rapid detox or prefer a medically assisted detoxification approach, our commitment lies in addressing each patient’s distinct needs to ensure a safe and effective path to recovery.

As soon as we finalize your admission date, our dedicated team springs into action to streamline your travel arrangements. We extend car transportation services to local patients residing within a 40-mile radius, ensuring a seamless journey directly to our hospital. For our patients coming from further distances, we recommend flying into either Los Angeles Airport (LAX) or John Wayne Airport (SNA). Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by a representative,  ready to welcome you.

Many patients choose to fly independently, taking full advantage of our all-encompassing inpatient care from the very start of their admission right through to the completion of their post-detox recovery phase. To complete your experience with the same ease it began, we also arrange for your transportation back to the airport, guaranteeing a smooth and stress-free return journey home.

From the moment of admission, our patients are ushered into the serene privacy of their own room within a fully accredited hospital, where they are surrounded by the highest standard of medical care, privacy, and comfort. Each individual undergoes an extensive medical evaluation tailored to their needs, including a detailed cardiac assessment, a carefully planned pre-medication regimen, and measures to ensure their overall stability. Throughout this day we provide short acting opioid medications to prevent any withdrawal symptoms.

Typically, patients spend between 2 to 3 days in the hospital. For those undergoing our rapid detox program, they are transitioned on the second day to a private room in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Here, patients can rest through the acute withdrawal phase in comfort, under the vigilant care of our medical director and his seasoned team. This rapid detox method not only hastens the detoxification process but also blocks opioid receptors to reduce physical cravings and significantly accelerates both endorphin production and the nervous system’s recovery.

Prior to transitioning to our recovery retreat for continued care, patients are offered the option of receiving a Vivitrol shot, an additional measure to aid in relapse prevention. At the retreat, continuous care is provided, supplemented by supportive medications designed to ease the post-detox adjustment period, ensuring a smooth and comfortable recovery journey.

The critical phase following an accelerated opioid detox under sedation requires nothing less than thorough professional inpatient care. This stage is crucial for tackling the myriad physical and emotional hurdles that can emerge post detoxification. Extended opioid use significantly disturbs hormonal equilibrium, which in turn heightens stress and anxiety levels.

In the vulnerable aftermath of rapid detox, individuals often experience heightened emotional and physical sensitivity. While the support from loved ones is invaluable, it may not be sufficiently informed to effectively navigate the complexities of this critical period. It’s crucial to recognize that a hotel room, lacking professional supervision and care, poses significant risks to someone freshly emerging from opioid detoxification. Such environments are ill-equipped to prevent complications or relapse due to the absence of professional oversight.

Domus Retreat steps in to bridge this gap by offering sustained, comprehensive support aimed at drastically reducing the chances of an immediate relapse. Our team is committed to providing emotional and physical care, helping patients adjust sleep patterns, manage heightened sensitivities, and enhance recovery, alongside a range of other therapeutic interventions.

Our approach is deeply personal, honoring the unique path of recovery each patient walks. Aware of the intricacies involved in addiction treatment and the challenges of achieving lasting sobriety, we firmly oppose the less than responsible or adequate protocols offered by quick one-day detox programs. Instead, we dedicate ourselves to fostering a nurturing, professional, and supportive atmosphere that promotes healing and enduring health.