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Traditional Detox Failures
In the past, the only alternative for opiate addictions to was to undergo conventional detoxification procedures, requiring patients to suffer through a debilitating and painful withdrawal. Not surprisingly, success rates for this approach are discouraging. Statistics show that one year following detoxification, the vast majority of patients have relapsed.
Another traditional alternative is opiate-replacement treatment. This approach, however, simply substitutes a legal dependency for an illegal one, as in the case of Methadone and new opiate-replacement drugs reaching today's market.
Traditional detox programs have a success rate of less than ten percent after the first year. These statistics are even grimmer two years after treatment. Treatment entails a grueling detoxification and withdrawal suffering that can be followed by intense physical and psychological cravings, lasting months.
Accelerated Neuro-Regulation Revolution
Rapid detox has revolutionized the treatment of opiate addictions, allowing patients to return to a productive life in a matter of days and eliminating the need to spend months in and out of hospitals or rehabilitation programs.
Today, a new form of rapid detox has emerged called Accelerated Neuro-Regulation. It is performed by a handful of select treatment clinics throughout the world. ANR utilizes the most advanced medical biotechnology available today. It integrates cutting-edge research in the field of opioid receptors and its significance on the physical and psychological components of opiate dependency.
An experienced team of board-certified physicians performs the ANR treatment. Patients achieve a reversal of their opiate physical dependency without unnecessary suffering, fear, or loss of dignity.
The Accelerated Neuro-Regulation Rapid Detox Protocol
Pre-Treament
Rapid Detoxification is performed in a hospital where the patient undergoes a comprehensive physical examination for a minimum of 24 hours before the procedure. The patient is then pre-medicated to stabilize body functions, which helps to achieve a smooth procedure. The pre-treatment duration and procedure is based on each individual patient's medical and dependency history; the goal is to achieve the best results while maintaining the safety of the patient. Specialized physicians consult patients with certain pre-existing conditions to minimize risks and maximize positive results and comfort.
Rapid Detox Procedure
Once pre-screening and pre-medication are completed, a board-certified anesthesiologist performs the Rapid Detox treatment while the patient sleeps comfortably under a light anesthetic. Special medications facilitate the cleansing of opiates from the patient's opiate receptors.
This accelerated withdrawal occurs within a period of hours, not days as with traditional methods. Upon awakening, the patient is no longer physically dependent on opiates and has no conscious awareness of experiencing the withdrawal process. The patient is monitored during their recovery, usually 24 to 48 hours, or until discharge is authorized by a physician.
Follow-up Care
Following treatment, the patient is prescribed a daily dose of oral Naltrexone for up to one year. Naltrexone, a non-addictive, non-mood altering medication, is known as an opiate inhibitor which eliminates the physical cravings, and prevents the patient from experiencing any narcotic effects (high) if they were to ingest opiate substances. An after-care program is designed to help patients move beyond their dependency.
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