Over 14,500 specialized opioid addiction treatment centers exist across the United States. This makes choosing the right detox center or rehab clinic difficult. Tennessee in particular is a popular location for opioid rehab facilities. However, many of these treatment centers implement a form of treatment known as ‘rapid detox’. Such treatment centers are plentiful in Tennessee and surrounding areas.
But ‘rapid detox’ is no longer the preferred method of treatment for opioid addiction. Not since the introduction of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR).
ANR is the latest method of opioid addiction treatment. In 1994, a doctor by the name of Andre Waismann invented the original rapid detox treatment as a way to treat opiate-addicted prisoners. He shunned the standard substitution method (supplying patients with methadone). Instead, Dr. Waismann discussed opioid treatment options with several senior anesthesiologists to produce a safer, more effective, more humane treatment. This became Accelerated Neuro-Regulation, or ANR.
However, treatment centers across the globe had already begun to use the rapid detox technique without the appropriate training or precautions. As a result, many patients had negative experiences and the results were poor. Treatment by rapid detox often led to relapse. While rapid detox still worked better than previous methods of treatment, Dr. Waismann has since abandoned rapid detox as an effective treatment for opioid addiction.
By developing the new ANR treatment in a scientific, evidence-based improvement process, Dr. Waismann has redefined the objectives of curbing opioid addiction. Today, he treats those afflicted by opioid addiction through Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR). Dr. Waismann’s new treatment has already achieved incredible results.
Tennessee is one of the most affected states when it comes to America’s opioid epidemic. Across the country, tens of thousands are dying from opioid overdose every year. The impact is easy to see when you look at the statistics.
The Tennessee Department of Health is sharing stories of opioid-affected Tennesseans in an effort to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic. People have started to take action against the issue in every county and community of Tennessee to try and bring these numbers down.
Opioids were involved in nearly 70% of all U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2018. The specific opioids involved in Tennessee in 2018 were:
In 2018, Tennessee healthcare providers prescribed opioid prescriptions for 81.8/100 people. Tennessee had the third-highest rate of prescription in the country, far more than the average rate of 51.4 prescriptions for every 100 people.
Number of overdose deaths involving opioids in Tennessee, source: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-summaries-by-state/tennessee-opioid-involved-deaths-related-harms
Like other states, Tennessee is in the process of battling the opioid epidemic. At least three Tennesseans die every day from an opioid-related overdose and more come to emergency rooms for care or treatment. This puts strain on the healthcare system, as many clinics have limited resources to support patients and treat their addiction.
Hospitals in Tennessee are working with state officials and lawmakers to address the crisis. Community partners and local governments are committed to the cause. As it stands, there are many opportunities to implement best practices to reduce opioid use and dependence. There are also proven ways to address the needs of the community through partnerships, collaboration, and other stakeholder involvement.
The Tennessee Hospital Association is working with member hospitals to fight the opioid epidemic in Tennessee.
In 2018, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation to launch TN Together. This is the official State of Tennessee plan to address the local opioid epidemic. The plan includes new laws to reduce the prescription of opioids to patients not currently on a course of treatment. Over $30 million in state and federal funds have been provided to support the fight against opioid addiction through three main ways:
“This legislation is a major step in helping fight this epidemic by limiting the supply of opioids and providing resources to provide treatment for those addicted,” Haslam said in the ceremonial bill signing at Blount Memorial Hospital.
“I am proud to sign the TN Together legislation today and I thank the members of the 110th General Assembly for their commitment to addressing this crisis. Opioid addiction affects the entire state in some form, and with this comprehensive plan I feel confident that we can make a difference in the lives of Tennesseans.”
The website built for TN Together includes frequently asked questions covering new laws, up-to-date data on opioids in Tennessee, fact sheets, and other resources for healthcare professionals to use in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Tennessee’s largest county, Shelby County, is one of the locations most affected by the opioid crisis. Opioid-related deaths have been rising throughout Shelby County each year from 2011 to 2018.
Opioid abuse and overdose do not discriminate between age, race, ethnicity, gender, or economic background. Opioid addiction can happen to anybody, but more importantly — opioid addiction is preventable.
There are multiple important considerations when deciding on the best opioid detox treatment.
They include:
Individuals looking for relief from opioid dependency are often looking for a safe place to go through opiate withdrawals with maximum comfort. The ultimate goal for any addict is to leave the treatment center completely free from their cravings for opioids. For the least amount of disruption to their personal life, many patients prefer the fastest possible treatment option.
Fortunately, ANR can provide the answer. ANR outperforms older addiction treatment programs like an occasional rapid detox center found in Tennessee. An ANR treatment center exists a short flight away, in Naples, Florida.
Headquartered on Florida’s beautiful West Coast, the ANR Clinic conducts opioid rehabilitation treatment in a modern ICU hospital in Naples. A team of medical professionals at the ANR clinic works to treat the underlying cause of the opioid addiction that is happening in the brain of the patient.
If you’re currently searching for rapid detox centers in Tennessee, think very carefully. Rapid detox is an old method of treatment, one that has been abandoned by the man who originally invented it. ANR is the latest evolution of effective opiate addiction treatment — the premium opioid detox treatment option.
Over 24,000 patients have been treated with ANR and experienced great success. Unlike most rapid detox centers in Tennessee, ANR does more than just detox the body from opioids. ANR can rebalance the number of opioid receptors in the brain. This allows for a quick and permanent resolution to physical cravings and dependence, without fear of relapse.
ANR has helped patients dealing with dependence on a variety of opioids, including but not limited to:
Both over-the-counter prescription opioids and illegal opioid narcotics affect the brain in similar ways. This means that ANR treatment remains successful regardless of which specific opioid or opiate a patient may become dependent on.
The classic idea of addiction treatment is often associated with a long stay at an inpatient clinic. But often your personal situation will not allow for such a commitment. The amount of time you spend in rehab doesn’t even impact the success of such treatment. Many patients leaving ‘classic’ rehabilitation centers don’t even successfully achieve sobriety.
Most opiate detox facilities in Tennessee and elsewhere in America use outdated treatments that don’t even attempt to address the biophysical cause of opioid dependence. Such a dependence is actually caused by an imbalance in the brain’s endorphin-receptor system. Opioid addiction results in an abundance of receptors, and a craving for opioids exists to stimulate the extra receptors. ANR treatment focuses on restoring this balance back to the brain’s natural state.
While some rapid detox centers in Tennessee may boast a 2 to 3-day treatment, clients often leave with a high risk of relapse. Cravings will always remain present as long as there is an abundance of opioid receptors left in the brain.
With ANR however, it only takes one weekend of your life. One weekend in our clinic, and we will remove any opioids from the body and get to the root of your opioid dependence: the imbalance in your brain. Spend less time and achieve better results — it’s the ANR Clinic promise.
A new gold standard of opioid addiction treatment has been met with ANR. What rapid detox could often never achieve were permanent results. The ultimate goal for opioid dependency treatment is for patients to resume life free of their addiction, fear of relapse, and without being on substitution medication such as suboxone or methadone. Such medications are still opioids and come with their own set of risks, like their high potential for abuse. ANR has already seen success with tens of thousands of patients and continues to see improved results with this new method of opioid detox treatment.
Withdrawing from opioids doesn’t have to be painful. A patient doesn’t even have to go through it while conscious. While under sedation, the ANR team will detox the patient from opioids and then chemically alter the brain’s endorphin receptors to restore the brain to its pre-opioid addicted state.
With over 24,000 patients treated internationally, ANR is currently available in Florida. The opioid epidemic is still running rampant within the United States and ANR is on a mission to help Americans overcome the opioid crisis. The future of opioid addiction treatment is through ANR.
Removing opioids from the body is the first step to treating dependency. But ANR hasn’t just managed the symptoms associated with withdrawal — it has completely revolutionized the industry. ANR is currently the only opioid dependency treatment method in the United States using science-backed modern medicine to treat opioid addiction.
At ANR Clinic, we believe opioid addiction treatment is as simple as:
Enduring painful withdrawal, relying on other prescribed opioids, or fear of relapse, are things of the past. ANR continues to restore not only a balance in the brain, but also hope to all those affected by opioid addiction. Contact the ANR Clinic today.
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