Our Story
A Timeline
1994 [Israel] The world’s first medical unit dedicated to treating opioid dependency in an ICU
1995 [Italy] Dr. Waismann treats 300 patients in 3 days in Operation Hope effort
1997 [Israel] The first int’l ANR workshop is attended by doctors from around the world
1997 [Australia] Dr. Waismann gives a lecture at the Australian Ministry of Health
1998 [Germany] Dr. Waismann presents at the 10th European Congress of Anesthesiology
1998 [Indonesia] Dr. Waismann is honored by the Indonesian Minister of Health
2000 [United States] Dr. Waismann chosen as visiting professor by Texas Tech Anesthesiology Dept
2000 [Indonesia] Dr. Waismann meets with President Megawati to discuss her support of ANR
2000 [Kazakhstan] Dr. Waismann meets with officials from the Ministry of Health
2001 [Switzerland] Dr. Waismann meets with the World Health Organization rep for Southeast Asia
2002 [India] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab
2006 [Belgium] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Support Center in Brussels
2006 [Israel] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Ashkelon, just south of Tel Aviv
2008 [Romania] Dr. Waismann is honored by the Mayor of Voluntari and given the key to the city
2012 [Switzerland] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center at Interlaken Hospital
2016 [Georgia] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia
2019 [United States] The first American ANR Clinic opens in southwest Florida
CONFRONTING THE OPIOID CRISIS
Dr. Waismann’s Story
Born in Brazil, Dr. Waismann initially started his medical career as a surgeon and trauma specialist. Later he added to his training intensive care management.
More Info.ON OPIOID ADDICTION...
Failing to provide a better solution, the suffering is justified for its so-called “therapeutic value”. This process prevents patients from seeking treatment, and among those who do seek treatment many drop out. Worst of all, the minority that do complete the treatment they are likely to relapse, as a result they are more reluctant to seek treatment again.DR ANDRE WAISMANN Director and funding Principal
