OxyContin
Detox Patient Testimonials
Dear Ms. Waismann and all the doctors at the Institute,
I would like to share with you a letter
I have submitted for the Congressional hearings Feb.
9. I know you doctors are working hard with many
of the victims of this disaster and I would like to thank
you for your dedication and service to these struggling
patients. I only wish I had known that this was
available to me November 3, 2001.
I was a legal patient user of Oxycontin for back pain. When
my doctor realized I was addicted, he abandonded me and
refused to help other physicians, who were willing to help
me detox. When I tried to get help for detoxification,
the only facility I could find at that time was a detox
center for alcoholics. I was thier first patient
on this drug, of which, they had no regimen knowledge,
nor experience. When trying to get the information,
of course every source, was woefully inadaquate. I
was told upon admition that I would in no uncertain terms
NOT be given any narcotics. I didn't know any better,
wanted to get off this poison, and proceeded to stay there
for 5 days, with not much more than blood pressure checks. I
want to take an opportunity to commend you for your work
with these unfortunate people who have met up with the
pill called Oxycontin ®, no matter how it was introduced
to them, nor how they acquired the drug. I'm sure
you can see how this drug is in a class of it's own, no
matter how it has been officially labeled. My heart
and prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Betts
> Read
Betts' letter to President Bush.
March 6, 2003
To Clare W. Kavin and Staff:
Three weeks ago today, I was in the ICU, about to undergo "accelerated
neuro-regulation" with Dr. Clifford Bernstein. I left
for home a mere 24 hours later, weak, wobbly and totally
opiate-free. Wow!
My story fits into the classic - one minute I was sitting
at a red light, the next instant, I was rear-ended by a
driver going 55 mph. Ouch! Two surgeries later and three
years of taking opiates to kill the chronic pain, I realized
that taking 10 to 15 tables of 80mg. OxyContin daily or
popping 40+ Norco tablets daily was consuming my life,
more so than the pain.
I was desperate to quit. Five days of cold turkey ended
in failure. Three days as an in-patient at a pain management/detox
facility based on a 12-Step program (one which I already
had been personally familiar with since 1983) didn't do
the trick. Then I found you. Thank God.
Words are not adequate to express my gratitude. First,
for making this treatment available to those who can benefit
the most from it. Second, for employing the highest caliber
of staff. In particular, I refer to Deborah, your nurse
was has been with me from the first phone call I made and
continues to encourage me to phone her if I have any questions
or issues.
Then there's Tony Margaretis, my hero from the hospital.
I love Tony. Please, he deserves recognition.
And finally, David Livingston, my thread to keeping my
emotions processed, balanced and positive. What a wonderful
man.
I am still tired, not sleeping very well and my stamina
is reduced but improving daily. Opiates? Absolutely no
desire whatsoever. Pain? Still have a lot - the accident
left permanent damage.
However, I am working on new ways to deal with it and
am confident I will find a solution, and not one that relies
on narcotics. Just can't go there any more.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Written with love,
Ann
P.S. THANK YOU!!!
Though it has been some time
since I visited, I wanted you to know that I thank God
each day for the miracle of re-birth you have given my
sister.
You mentioned that day that you weren't feeling/looking
well and were somewhat reluctant to be in pictures. I don't
know what to say other than when I look at my copies each
day, I see two shining angels! You and Deborah could not
be more beautiful and I am so grateful you granted me permission.
I wish you all the best in your continuing efforts to
save lives. Happy Holidays!
Let Hope Shine In
Though the sun sets each day taking with
it the light
The sun goes not for it shines constant
Wherever there is darkness - light awaits
View not the sunset as passing of the light
But rather a beautiful confirmation of it
Though there are times when hope seems absent
You must believe it is there - waiting to be found
Angels are among us
If you are receptive they will guide you
Ours led us to the Waismann Institute
Where earthbound angels saved my sister's life
Since that amazing experience 15 months ago
The sun has never shown so brightly
The glow from Debbie's face so brilliant as to envelope
the preceding darkness
Had we lost hope, the sun would never have risen & set
so incredibly
Never lose hope - endeavor to find it - embrace it
Thank you Clare, Deborah, Eric and all the
angels at the Waismann Institute from the bottom of my
heart. You have truly saved our lives.
May God bless and keep you always,
Gus
What can I do to say thank you for the lovely care and
dependable professionalism? You were always there to take
my somewhat frantic - certainly not easy to deal with -
emotional calls. It must take a very special person (you)
to do that. I envision you as the juggler never letting
lives hit the ground. Thank you for your concern, it was
wonderful being guided and held by your capable hands.
Forever grateful,
Chris
I wanted to thank you for your kindness and concern -
and especially for the treatment. R. is doing so well and
he really is a new man! We feel that this is a whole new
chapter in our lives. He is enjoying so much being able
to help others through his experience. It was great to
meet you all the day we came to your office, and to talk
to you.
Our business isn't doing well and feel that maybe the
Lord is moving us in a new direction. We would love to
work together in some capacity to help you in your clinic.
We have some ideas to further your goal of giving hope
to people. Anyway, whatever we can do to help others, we
want to do.
God bless you.
Love,
Rick & Kathy
Thank you for giving me my life back. Instead of sitting
at home being an idiot, I can actually go out and accomplish
things again. I couldn't have done this without your help.
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Joel
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