I saw on the news yesterday that there is a new detox technique where the addict goes into the hospital and is sedated for two hours while detox goes on. When they wake up, there are no more cravings and they are completely clean. It costs $15,000 but seems to me it would be cheaper in the long run. The reason the addict is sedated is that the treatment is so taxing that most people could not stand it, but if works fine if the patient/addict is "out..." Got any opinions on this?
i personally think this is the most ridicoulas thing i have ever heard.....the only way to be clean and sober from drugs is first to have the desire to stop using and next and the hardest is to take the steps that are required to stay clean we addicts could only wish that it was that easy..............we alll search for "the eaiser softer way" but until we are ready to let go .....................i will not even go into the spill but believe it is not that easy or we would all be living a life of soberitey
I am not sure but I believe that "procedure" is for heroin addicts who go through hell while detoxing ...however I have to agree with teresa .... getting detoxed is one matter .....the desire to stay clean is another ... one that can only come from the addicts "want" to stay clean
Hi All,
this is the latest Australian Government Review of Rapid Detox. Not that some of this is Australian specific (like Public and Private hospitals/clinics and that Naltrexone is not yet TGA registered in Australia for rapid detox.)
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RAPID DETOX
Rapid detoxification using naltrexone or naloxone is a newer method of detoxification that is not widely available, and is only an option for selected people. In rapid detox, people are given naloxone (Narcan) or naltrexone (Revia) to speed up withdrawal, along with other medicines to help them cope with the procedure.
The methods and medicines used vary, but in most programs people are sedated to some degree so they do not experience the worst of the withdrawal symptoms. By speeding up withdrawal, it seems more people are able to complete rapid detox than other types of detox, and start long-term naltrexone treatment. Naltrexone treatment may be a useful option for people who have decided on abstinence
Issues to consider about rapid detoxification:
Rapid detox does shorten the most intense part of withdrawal, but symptoms can continue for several days after the procedure, and be quite severe. For this reason, all rapid detoxification procedures must be carried out by specialist drug and alcohol personnel who can care for people as in-patients in case of bad reactions.
Rapid detox can cost up to several thousand dollars at some private clinics
depending on whats included in the program, for example, counselling and
naltrexone tablets needed after the procedure. Because of the risks and costs, rapid detox is not available in most states in the public health system - it is mostly done through private hospitals. Be aware that naltrexone is not currently registered in Australia for rapid detox. It is very important
that treatment providers inform people fully of the possible risks of rapid detox (in writing) and other treatment options.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is used to reverse the effects of heroin overdose, and sometimes used in rapid detoxification to speed up withdrawal.
A lot of people have unrealistic hopes about rapid detox. Research shows the
chances of completing detox and starting naltrexone treatment are higher with rapid detox than with other methods (e.g. clonidine and other medicines, detox using buprenorphine). But, rapid detox does not work any better when it comes to staying on naltrexone and stopping heroin use in the long-term (i.e. a few months after detox).
this is the latest Australian Government Review of Rapid Detox. Not that some of this is Australian specific (like Public and Private hospitals/clinics and that Naltrexone is not yet TGA registered in Australia for rapid detox.)
--------------------------
RAPID DETOX
Rapid detoxification using naltrexone or naloxone is a newer method of detoxification that is not widely available, and is only an option for selected people. In rapid detox, people are given naloxone (Narcan) or naltrexone (Revia) to speed up withdrawal, along with other medicines to help them cope with the procedure.
The methods and medicines used vary, but in most programs people are sedated to some degree so they do not experience the worst of the withdrawal symptoms. By speeding up withdrawal, it seems more people are able to complete rapid detox than other types of detox, and start long-term naltrexone treatment. Naltrexone treatment may be a useful option for people who have decided on abstinence
Issues to consider about rapid detoxification:
Rapid detox does shorten the most intense part of withdrawal, but symptoms can continue for several days after the procedure, and be quite severe. For this reason, all rapid detoxification procedures must be carried out by specialist drug and alcohol personnel who can care for people as in-patients in case of bad reactions.
Rapid detox can cost up to several thousand dollars at some private clinics
depending on whats included in the program, for example, counselling and
naltrexone tablets needed after the procedure. Because of the risks and costs, rapid detox is not available in most states in the public health system - it is mostly done through private hospitals. Be aware that naltrexone is not currently registered in Australia for rapid detox. It is very important
that treatment providers inform people fully of the possible risks of rapid detox (in writing) and other treatment options.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is used to reverse the effects of heroin overdose, and sometimes used in rapid detoxification to speed up withdrawal.
A lot of people have unrealistic hopes about rapid detox. Research shows the
chances of completing detox and starting naltrexone treatment are higher with rapid detox than with other methods (e.g. clonidine and other medicines, detox using buprenorphine). But, rapid detox does not work any better when it comes to staying on naltrexone and stopping heroin use in the long-term (i.e. a few months after detox).
Withdrawal is not the hardest part of quitting, as you read these posts you see that the hard part comes at 15-60 days afterward when the craving is very serious.
Detox just takes the current load of meth from the system. Many addicts simply sleep through this phase anyway. In fact, I have seen some criticism that public health clinics waste too much money on the initial detox and too little money on the long term out patient care. It is not uncommon for severe meth addicts to sleep for weeks during detox, hardy a pain except for the nightmares.
Detox just takes the current load of meth from the system. Many addicts simply sleep through this phase anyway. In fact, I have seen some criticism that public health clinics waste too much money on the initial detox and too little money on the long term out patient care. It is not uncommon for severe meth addicts to sleep for weeks during detox, hardy a pain except for the nightmares.
Please,Please,Please save your money.
My husband did this in july of o4.His addiction (pills)only got worse after.He felt so bad that he basicly quit functioning. For 3 weeks he stayed on the coach and id have to poke him every now and then to make sure he was still alive.It drained
him.His body felt so bad even after 6 weeks so he began using again.
He finally went to rehab for 3 months.He says that rehab is the only way.
You feel bad the first week or two but after detox it helps being away in a drug free zone.My advise is bit the bullet and check in.Dont use anymore excuses and go.It will save your life and the people who love you.
Good luck!
p.s We used DR. OPPENHIEM in detroit. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM!
We spent over 12,000 and only to half way kill my husband.
If we can save others the pain its worth telling our story.
My husband did this in july of o4.His addiction (pills)only got worse after.He felt so bad that he basicly quit functioning. For 3 weeks he stayed on the coach and id have to poke him every now and then to make sure he was still alive.It drained
him.His body felt so bad even after 6 weeks so he began using again.
He finally went to rehab for 3 months.He says that rehab is the only way.
You feel bad the first week or two but after detox it helps being away in a drug free zone.My advise is bit the bullet and check in.Dont use anymore excuses and go.It will save your life and the people who love you.
Good luck!
p.s We used DR. OPPENHIEM in detroit. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM!
We spent over 12,000 and only to half way kill my husband.
If we can save others the pain its worth telling our story.
