(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) – Partnership for Drugfree.org preys on the emotions of family members losing loved ones to the prescription drug epidemic as they support Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin. The same Purdue Pharma is responsible for criminally marketing the drug and unleashing death and addiction throughout the U.S. and Canada by having them as a sponsor of their organization.
I recently wrote about the Partnership for Drugfree.org (Here is the link to part 1) and their distorted statistics as to the prescription drug epidemic we are experiencing in every state in the U.S. and Canada. In particular, I cite OxyContin as the leading cause of death and addiction in unprecedented proportions as the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) allows this to happen.
What is of particular concern on the Partnership at Drugfree.org is their “Memorial” page. Currently, there are 338 memorial postings by bereaved parents showing pictures of their deceased children and family members who have succumbed to their deaths with a posting under their pictures indicating “multiple drugs” were the cause of death. They conveniently do not indicate on the Memorial page, the drug(s) responsible for the deaths. The collage of pictures shown are set to heart-tugging music with a recommendation that a donation to the Partnership at Drugfree.org is made in memory of the deceased loved one.
The families set up the 338 memorials should be aware that one of the sponsors of this website is Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin. The pharmaceutical company marketed the dangerous drug as less likely to be addictive or abused thereby unleashing the crisis we have in the U.S. and Canada of prescription drug deaths — and taking in revenue of approximately $10 billion for their criminal activity.
Interestingly enough, Giuliani Partners is also a sponsor of this organization. Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, and self-named hero of 9/11 negotiated the plea agreement when Purdue Pharma was found guilty of committing the heinous act of deceit in their marketing of OxyContin.
Giuliani was the mastermind at keeping the three convicted CEOs of Purdue Pharma, Michael Friedman, Howard Udell, and Paul Goldenheim from serving prison time for their acts.
If any family member grateful to this benevolent partner at Drugfree. org website, makes a donation in memory of their deceased loved one — or worse makes a recurring gift on a monthly basis that is suggested on the website, maybe you would be interested in some of the sponsors of Partners at a Drugfree.org website. The list is shown below — and my guess is that money is no object to any company listed as a sponsor.
Maybe a more fitting memorial would be to set up a fund for addicted people to enter facilities for drug rehabilitation such as the Waismann Method in Orange County, California where over 65% of patients treated with the Waismann Method® remain drug-free after one year. www.opiates.com.
I have long proposed that Purdue Pharma should be required to set up successful detox facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada for those addicted to the drug they lied about — OxyContin and made billions of dollars at the cost of human life. The following was posted on a blog regarding the treatment patients receive for their addictions at Waismann.
Waismann Method® Rapid Detox utilizes the most advanced medical technology available for opiate dependency. Patients are treated with the highest level of professionalism, dignity, and respect. We are located in Orange County, So California; where we receive patients from all over the world weekly. Here is a bit about what we do…
Day 1 and 2
The procedure takes place in a full-service hospital to provide close monitoring and access to additional medical services or specialists that may become necessary. Patients are admitted the day before the procedure for a complete medical evaluation including history, physical exam, and blood work to evaluate kidney and liver function. Patients also have a Chest X-Ray and an electrocardiogram and may undergo an exercise stress test if indicated. Patients are instructed to stop taking all opiate medications and are then started on the Waismann Method pre-medication protocol. Medications are given to prevent or relieve the symptoms of withdrawal, and during this day patients also receive an intravenous infusion of morphine through a PCA to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Additional medications are used to lower the acid content of the stomach and also to blunt the adrenalin or adrenergic response to withdrawal.
It is imperative that patients spend 24-48 hours in-patient so pre-medication can be properly administered to stabilize body functions which help to achieve a smooth and safe procedure.
Day 3
Patients are transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) to provide close monitoring. Once patients are appropriately sedated and pre-medicated, they are put under anesthesia for 60-90 minutes, and an acute withdrawal is precipitated with medications to block the opiate receptors in the brain while the patient sleeps comfortably. This medically induced withdrawal is controlled and closely monitored by either Dr. Bernstein or Dr. Lowenstein, both Board-Certified anesthesiologists who are nationally recognized for their expertise in the use of the Waismann Method. During the anesthesia, patients feel no discomfort and have no memory of the acute withdrawal once they awaken. After they are awakened from anesthesia, they are closely monitored by one on one nursing staff for the rest of the day and night. Patients are treated as necessary for withdrawal symptoms or discomfort. Most patients feel groggy and experience some mild discomfort after detoxification. Our medical staff is specially trained to ensure patient comfort and safety before and after the detoxification procedure.
Upon awakening, the patient is no longer physically dependent on opiates and has no conscious awareness of experiencing the withdrawal process during the procedure.
Day 4
Patients are transferred from the ICU back to the medical floor where they continue to recover from the withdrawal procedure, receive intravenous fluids, and regain their strength. Patients are encouraged to get out of bed and walk and to resume eating regularly. Physicians assess the patient’s readiness for discharge. About 65% of patients are ready for discharge by the afternoon of Day 3, either to Domus, an aftercare facility or to their home with a family member.
Day 5
It is for patients who require additional medical care, which have underlying pain issues or other medical conditions that may require a longer supervised recovery The Waismann Method protocol is designed based on each patient’s individual medical and dependency history. The pre-evaluation and assessment are imperative to the success of the procedure. We will not discharge patients until they are medically stable and able to leave the hospital.
Patients are monitored under our care at our hospital to stabilize their mental and physical condition. Usually, patients are discharged at least 24-48 hours or when authorized by our physicians.
We are proud to offer our patients the best medicine has to offer for opiate dependency… The major difference between the Waismann Method and other medical detoxifications is the safety, comfort, and success of our patients.
Every patient has a different medical and dependency history, and we treat them as individuals with specific needs. Our doctors will not treat a patient without at least 24 hours of observation, pre-medication, and pre-examination. Pharmaceuticals are the main tool used to achieve the desired result; we need to understand how each patient reacts to medications, so we can use the appropriate ones to safely achieve our goals of detoxification.
Different doctors in the US have tried this procedure in surgery centers or even offices in order to save on costs. Consequently, safety standards are saved as well, compromising results, and well being of patients.
The Waismann Method includes a 6 week follow up with a therapist that can be done in person or by phone. It is a great way to help the patients deal with life on life’s terms and to have support going back to life without the narcotics.
Source: Salem-News.com
