As people continue to use addictive substances, receptor function decreases, which requires the increased use of substances for pleasure or just a sense of well being. In the absence of external substances, the body experiences a neurotransmission deficit. Some people begin by taking drugs to feel high while others begin by innocently increasing their prescription use to achieve the original effect. There are as many reasons to become addicted as there are people who become addicted. In most cases, NO ONE begins by believing they will become a slave to an external power which completely consumes and controls their life.

When a chemically dependent person is denied access to a substance to which s/he is addicted, the addicted brain goes into a frenzy that manifests itself in the physical symptoms of withdrawal. The symptoms may be life threatening and may induce agitation, hallucinations, intestinal upsets, severe muscular aches, etc. After withdrawal, the body may be completely free of the addicting substance, yet neurotransmitters of the brain are still not in balance. This may lead to physical feelings of craving, an almost overwhelming desire to use the substance again.

The physical and mental condition resulting from chemical dependence means that the brain is just not working correctly because neurotransmission is thrown out of balance. Re-balancing the brain requires detoxification and cell function stabilization. Our protocol administers a NAD along with combinations of vitamins and minerals taken orally. This process renders the patient nearly or completely free of cravings. The Addiction Recovery Program is a ten day outpatient process based upon the patient’s history and their needs. It is given intravenously to assist the patient through a comfortable withdrawal reducing or eliminating physical cravings. Specially trained nurses under the supervision of a licensed physician, administer each treatment.

The first step is a comprehensive medical evaluation. After that dietary recommendations are provided, along with nutritional supplements. Then the 10 day intravenous program is started. The IV infusion varies from day to day and is individualized for each patient. Each day of the treatment, a nurse inserts an IV line. The patient relaxes in a lounge chair while the intravenous formulation is slowly infused through the vein. The uncomfortable feelings of withdrawal and cravings subside and remain at bay surprisingly quickly. Between the fourth and eighth day patients typically report feelings of amazing mental clarity. Infusions are tolerated well and any mild side effects disappear at the cessation of infusion. The severe physical symptoms of withdrawal vanish; however, the full protocol is required to complete the treatment and minimize or eliminate physical cravings. Note that following treatment the psychological aspects of addiction still need to be addressed. During the day the patient may watch television, read, eat, and even doze. At the end of the day, the IV is disconnected and the patient leaves the outpatient clinic.

Based on the comprehensive medical evaluation, our Addiction Recovery Program can simultaneously treat addictions to many combinations of prescribed or illicit substances, including drugs, alcohol and nicotine.

The disease of addiction is a chronic illness just like diabetes. There is no cure to date. Our program is a safe, effective management tool.

No. If the patient uses any mood altering substances after treatment is complete, the brain’s chemical balance will be altered and physical cravings will likely return. If, however, a patient does relapse, a simple one or two day booster will be sufficient for restoration provided the patient returns for a booster as soon as possible after using or if cravings return.

After treatment the patient is no longer physically addicted and may certainly resume a normal life; however, an addicted person will typically not have been leading a normal life for some time. In order to rejoin the world successfully, a variety of aftercare coping strategies can be helpful. We will be happy to refer to any of the following: • AA, NA, and/or other 12-step program • Individual psychotherapy • Group psychotherapy • Exercise programs • Residential and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs

Yes. It is completely safe. Licensed nurses work under the supervision of a licensed physician who approves a customized treatment plan and reviews progress. The intravenous solutions are made by a U.S. licensed compounding pharmacy.

Anyone can become addicted if s/he overuses powerful, mood-altering substances; however, there is a growing body of evidence to indicate that certain people are at greater risk for becoming addicted. Statistically speaking, a spectrum of problems (alcohol, drug, tobacco addiction, etc.) tend to occur together, rather than being independent variables. There may be a genetic basis for a propensity to become addicted.

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