Review of WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment & Rapid Detox…read more RH Richard Hellstrom 1 review US A freedom I never thought possible So it's been one year since my time at Domus. In that year, I've dealt with sorrow, trauma and stress that would have normally sent me into a downward spiral of unprecedented opioid use. That hasn't been the case. My desire to use opiates, or, my emotional "Off button" is non existent. I've maintained a level of freedom from an addiction that left me for dead and killed so many that I knew, it's nothing short of miraculous. Detox is rough, in a jail cell going cold turkey or well cared for in the ICU. Best tip I have before going, Titrate how much you're using (as best as you can, be realistic but don't prematurely go into withdrawals) so the procedure isn't so intense physically. Thankfully, after you've recovered from anesthesia and are cleared to leave the ICU, you go to an amazing place. Wonderful staff: Chef's who put Gordon Ramsay to shame, therapy sessions from an amazing Psychologist, medical staff who put up with so much and still provide a level of patient centered care that rivals any facility I've been in, a housekeeping staff who's always smiling when working and the rest of the staff, who hold many titles, do many jobs and deserve much praise for their positive attitudes and hard work. If you're reading this and thinking "man, that's a lot of money!" You're not alone. I did pay cash, and afterwards did a breakdown of services provided and the cost. It's actually reasonable when taking into consideration the hospital stay, meds and your stay at Domus. Plus, can you put a value on being free from opiates? I can't. Not to mention I would have wasted more than that on drugs in one year, possibly died and still been in full blown addiction. My advice? Prepare yourself or your loved one for returning home. Rest is important, this isn't a magic wand that takes away the length of rest needed to be healthy. Not interacting with the people who you were using with is crucial. Say your goodbyes before you leave and don't feel tempted to check on those people now that you feel better. It's not worth being in a risky situation. Aftercare: I have 2 practitioners I see for therapy, aftercare looks different for everyone but it's so important to have a safety net of some kind post treatment. I'll be very blunt about this too: This is a huge waste of money, time and your life if you don't want it. And mean WANT IT. Not "I'm tired of disappointing everyone" not "My parents/significant other are really pushing me to do this" and definitely not "This is some magical cure all that will stop my addiction in it's tracks." Only you know when you're done, and when you are, to me, this is the final piece to the start of a new chapter in your life. I'm so glad I was done. 20+ years of using with 15 of them being solid addiction just wasn't fun anymore. Being 35 at the time, I realized my life wasn't what it could be and certainly isn't what anyone should strive for. So it was time for a change. I found the Waismann method online while looking for diagrams of new injection sites, I was at a point of pure desperation. "Opiates.com? They should have some tips on how I can continue to get high" I thought. How wrong I was and how happy I was to be wrong. I shed a tear to find out that something like this existed, I had no clue. And finally, wow. I'm still here. Still free of the desire to use or associate with those in active addiction. My heart still breaks when I see others struggling, and if I could, I would send everyone to get the help they need at Domus. I hope this can help others weighing the choice of seeking this treatment facility or another, to make the choice that's right for them. I've been to multiple residential inpatient programs, 2 months, 6 months, 13 months, none of them did anything positive for me. So thank you again to everyone involved with the Waismann method (I was at the facility in California) for what you're doing. It's working. Look forward to another yearly update, positive or negative, I'll leave my feedback

OMG, this place is absolutely terrible. Do not go here! Didn't work at all for me. Neither did…read moreit work for the other very sick people there who couldn't eat any of the amazing food the chef prepared. I wish they would have warned me about this ahead of time before my parents wasted $20K of their savings on this place only wanting to help me. But, someone got rich off us! There wasn't even a nurse to take care of me after I woke up in massive pain. It was really bad. I really felt alone and sicker than normal to be honest. There just is no quick fix to withdrawal. And how could there be??

He's been a lifesaver for me for a very long time. He treated me with kindness and compassion when…read moreI was left abandoned by every other one of my doctors who were supposed to help me. His treatments helped and anyone would be lucky to be his patient. I know some current patients feel abandoned, but he didn't just up and leave. He was faced with a very sudden, debilitating illness that left him unable to properly refer patients. I know he intends to come back as soon as he's physically able and I hope all his patients are willing to offer him the same patience and compassion for his illness that he always showed with ours. In the meantime, I opened a group on Facebook for people to try to find appropriate referrals. Right now it's public, but if someone else is willing to start a closed group, maybe that would be better. Good luck, everyone. https://m.facebook.com/groups/977946531941739/

Closed office without warning abandoning all of his patients until further notice. No warning and…read moretold patients to go to urgent care for medication refills. Very unprofessional. Patient abandonment just proves he is in it for the money and not the patients. Great guy when you are talking to him and seems to really care but as a lot of his patients found out it's not necessarily the truth. But hey he will give you all the injections that don't work that you want

Very smart doctor . He has kept my parents alive until 98 !…read moreHe is very attentive and easy to talk to. He is the best !

Never ever answer the phone or respond any requests for patients secretary so rude and Un…read moreprofessional

Seven years ago I was in a very dark place in my life, struggling with severe PTSD and…read moremethamphetamine addiction. I was living on the street and in bad, bad shape. Without Dr Reef and his team I would not be here today. I say this because he is one of the realest people I have ever crossed paths with, and his reality check was just what I needed. His approach blended science, psychology, and MOST importantly common sense into a professional therapeutic relationship that changed my life. So yea these days I'm seven years off of all that, working a normal job, doing just fine... and that is a miracle. Today I'm blessed to be able to put my 100% into everything I do, and I attribute much of my recovery to this man and his associate Dr Priya Chaudri. D. Reef is very much, as you say, a miracle worker.

This doctor is possibly one of the shadiest, sleaziest, smarmiest people I've met in Los Angeles…read more Which is saying a lot. He walked into a meeting I had with another doctor, unannounced. He sat there and pitched his business practice to me. At 500 an hour, proposing I meet with his subordinates twice a week. 1000 a week. He does not take insurance. The best part is, he charged me for coming in and pitching his business. Then he misdiagnosed me with a serious condition I do not have. Which is now on my health record. We all make mistakes, at work or otherwise. But to directly affect someone's life, in the matter of health, in a false and damaging way. It's ethically wrong. The picture of him for his profile on Healthgrades.com says it all.

He's really great and caring. I definitely would recommend him as he has a lot of empathy and…read moreknowledge. He knows what he is doing and is very responsive. There is a reason he has 5 stars!!!

Dr. Martinez has helped me in the area of opiate addiction for over one year. He is caring,…read moreinvolved, and takes the well-being of his patients very seriously. Through the years I have been to many doctors for this area of treatment, and could not recommend a better doctor than Dr. Martinez.

My experience with dr Goldenberg has been exceptional. My Insurance does not cover it , but it is…read morewell worth having a psychiatrist that fully understands medications and understands the importance of letting the patient have input on what medication he/she feels comfortable with instead of pushing a single "best" med . Previously my psychiatrists would always tell me how bad certain behaviors or feelings were . Dr Goldenberg does not make you feel guilty about things you have done or thoughts you have . There is an issue , okay let's address it instead of making you feel even worse about things. Dr Goldenberg is always quick to respond through email and educates you about the side effects you may experience so you are not thinking what the heck is going on here ? Long story short He does his job really well . He is not a psychologist do not expect therapy . But he is there for his patients ready to answer your emails And give you options when it comes to meds . He makes himself available and easy to contact .

Dr. Goldenberg is a highly trusted colleague, effective psychiatrist, and respectful provider. I…read morehave worked with him for a few years to date, in a variety of treatment settings including residential treatment, intensive outpatient and day treatment, and private practice outpatient settings. I'm a psychologist that works with personality disorder and trauma, and I continue to refer clients to him due to the high quality of care he provides and expert consultation. When Dr. Goldenberg takes a case, he engages in ongoing consultation with all treatment providers to ensure consistency, continuity of care, and overall highly effective treatment all around. He never assumes authority over any other provider, and engages with each as colleagues supporting each other's work for the best outcome for a client. As a colleague, he is an invaluable resource on every case he works on. All of my clients have reported very positive experiences and successful outcomes with their treatment with him. They often report he is highly respectful of their needs and wishes, never pressures any client to take medication or engage in an intervention, and offers multiple options and perspectives on how to achieve their goals. He is very kind and approachable, and clients report they trust him to work in their best interests and feel very safe in his care. If you are a client or a referring provider, Dr. Goldenberg will certainly exceed your expectations and provide expert care and supportive treatment.

Over 5 years ago, I was a hot mess; drinking daily, anxious, impulsive, and completely disconnected…read morefrom myself. Today, I'm 5 years sober and genuinely grateful for the support I received at CAST Centers. My therapist was thoughtful, supportive, and incredibly resourceful. The group sessions were meaningful, the worksheets were helpful, and for the first time I was able to take accountability for my role in things and truly get my life back on track. I've even made lifelong friendships through the process. I highly recommend CAST Centers to anyone ready to make real changes in their life. ‍

I fell into a major depression in my late 50s. My parents had died, I was afraid of the future,…read morestruggling with the lack of challenging work at my age, and realizing I had never really dealt with some childhood and early adult trauma. I tried Jungian analysis--cool, interesting, even fun, but it didn't help. I tried Transcendental Meditation--I tried pretty much anything I thought might get me out of the hole I was in. Then one day, while walking my dog, I happened to pass the doors of CAST on Doheny and walked in. I was told it was a group therapy program based on CBT--Cognitive Behavioral Therapy--basically learning to recognize the thought and behavior patterns that keep you stuck, and how to change them. My mind immediately went to "The Bob Newhart Show" in the 1970s: sitting on low sofas in a glamorous office discussing our problems. As it turns out, that's not 'exactly' CAST. I spent about my first week there eye-rolling, resisting and generally being skeptical of the whole thing. I told myself, "One week and I'm outta here.") And then I gave in to the program, and it worked. Period. No, I'm not "cured." Mental health, at least for me, is an everyday practice, and I always keep an eye on myself. But after three months of intensive group and one-on-one therapy, I came out of the woods feeling much more like myself again (and more and more as time goes by). The therapists are extraordinary, as is their guidance. For me, especially Sarah, and also Samson. I'm enormously grateful to both of them. So, from a former eye-rolling cynic who is now something of a convert: if you're not doing okay, GO. Surrender a little. Let the program do its thing I'm very glad I did. Highly recommended.

I called up this company, and I was told that I would be able to have a nurse tonight for a…read moreketamine.Intravenous treatment. The gentleman I spoke to said he was reaching out to the nurse in the area, and that I would have someone here by six or seven. I received an intake form to fill out and I did. A while later, I get an email saying, oh, we could try to book you for this coming friday. I called their office and I was told that they almost never book for the same day. After reaching out to the nurse again, they said that she had no availability until friday. What a total screw up on the part of the person I initially spoke to. I don't think they have any idea what they were doing.And the person who said that?They would give me the refund and apologized could barely speak english and sounded like she was about thirteen years old. I would absolutely not recommend this company for anybody for anything.At all. Total total incompetence.

They literally STOLE my $$$$$ I didn't have any idea until I…read morewas told. I ordered NOTHING. They have you put cc info in before you find out how much because the price they advertised was completely different to the price they showed me once I began the process. As soon as I saw the price I backed all the way out and did NOT order. Then I get a text saying I should Finnish my intake form. I told them I do not wish to purchase from them. I was then told my $$ would be refunded within 5 to 7 days. I don't even know how much they took because I did NOT place an order.

The staff and ownership at Carrara treatment centers are some of the finest in the world. Their…read morecompassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families affected by alcoholism, addiction, and mental health challenges transform lives every day. Families place tremendous trust in treatment professionals at some of the most difficult times in life, and Carrara meets that responsibility with integrity, empathy professionalism, and exceptional clinical skills I consider them among the finest in the behavioral health and addiction treatment field. They are the best of the best. Charlie.

Self pay option only. Richard the owner does a good job with his treatment centers. Yet this one…read morethere is no insurance accepted. And the facility itself is not worth that enormous price tag that comes with it.