Success Stories

Hello,

OH MY GOD!!!! I thought I would take my Norco addiction to the grave! Boy what a monster that stuff was, and it was all so innocent as it started with multiple back surgeries over the course of the past five years. The first four years were very maintainable and I stayed on basically the same dose for a long time, but within the last 12-18 months the doses required just to keep me out of withdrawals began to skyrocket, at least in my opinion. I had quit on my own 2 times before weaning myself off over the course of weeks, but those times I was only up to about 30mg per day, sometimes 45, not so much of a problem. When I was at the end of my roap and up to 100mg plus of Norco a day and needed it to just get going in the morning I knew I was threw. I hunted the Internet over and over till I found MEDITOX.

At first I spoke to Stewart and then I thought you know I don't need to spend the money, I can do it on my own.... WRONG I called back about a month later and scheduled a date of May 27th to begin treatment. I have a very Demanding job and I had many trepidations about starting any type of program as I knew I had to be at peak performance, so I was certainly scared. And after being on this drug or some form of it over the last 5 years, I couldn't imagine my life without it.... Ironically I could not remember what it felt like to be without my dear old friend Norco which was beginning to take me down and fast as I neared the end... May 20th came around, and still with enough pills to last another month I called Victoria back and begged for them to move the date up.... They worked a little magic and I went in 5 days early... I was cracking fast and ready to let my old friend go. I went my 19 hours of required detox prior to entering the program, which was not fun, but was also not that bad either The first 24 hours are really very mental, I presented in withdrawals, and began with that magic little sublingual pill Subutex... After just my first 2 mg I was beginning to feel normal,and once given my full dose I felt as good as new... actually even better than with the Norco....

Needless to say the rest is history, now I am 7 days subutex free, and I have not had a norco since the 21st of May. If you are looking to quit MEDITOX IS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE... when it comes to dealing with Narcotic Addiction the worst part about it was only about 2 days of not being able to sleep well after I had stopped everything. I was back to work 3 days after detox, and I am doing things I have not done for 4 years. The things which I really desired to do were being re-born in my life, as my brain began to come back from it's long stay in hibernation. Wow I can feel again, emotions that were long gone, replaced by anxiety, anger and moodiness, were back. I am a different person,.. well not really, just the person I was 4 years ago, and boy everyone loved so much more. To the angels at the Meditox Beverly Hills office, I owe it all to you, Valerie, you pulled me through it, and Victorious I now am. To all you young 33 year olds out there like me living life up in West Hollywood, don't wait another day. If you have made your friends colored little pills in bottles marked take every 4-6 hours for pain.... Ironically the pain that you are taking it for comes from the heart, not the body and is something no substance can fix... Here is to 7 days totally clean, can't wait to see what I feel like in a month...

All My Love to all at Meditox
Michael B.
West Hollywood, California

Dear Sir/Madam:

My name is Sandy, I am a 56 year old Geoscientist with almost 30 very successful years in the oil and gas industry. I have a 34 year old son who is the light of my life, next to our dear Lord. He is married to my beautiful daughter-in-law, now carrying my first Grandbaby to arrive in November. My son will re-deploy to Afghanistan to train Afghan soldiers to survive and fight the Taliban and the terrorists who would do harm to you and I and every other red-blooded American and their families. My son is in the United States Marine Corps Special Forces, a very elite group chosen for leadership, marksmanship and other qualities. I am to be married in August to my 10 year companion who is a gentle sweet man.

I want to tell you that at least 10 years have been added to my life because of Meditox, their staff and Subutex. Upon taking the first 2 tablets of Subutex, I suffered no longer and began my new life. Dr. Urschel was kind, refined at my intake. He is a man of great knowledge and compassion. The person I give credit to the most is my nurse, counselor, Catherine Koltes. Catherine did my intake when I was so sick from Vicodin withdrawal that I came in dirty because I could not let the water hit my head for a shower. She gave me my first life saving dose of Subutex and an electrolyte drink, Rain, which I have grown to love. It reminds me of renewal and the extension of my life. She has followed me daily, watching that I reported my regulated doses carefully. I am four months Vicodin free.

The Vicodin was prescribed to me 5 years ago because of a knee injury. I began taking more and more over time. I ended up spending thousands of dollars each year to get that pill. I was moody, very obese and not happy. I have an entire new life. My central nervous system is healed and my brain is producing natural endorphins. I have never been happier, more productive in my life. I am a Senior Vice President of my company and a partner. I literally was out of the office 2 days during the walk into hell from the detoxing of Vicodin for 19 hours.

Catherine was my cheer leader, my confidante, my encouragement. She is a wonderful woman and a tremendous asset to your company. Treat her well.

I wish the best to Meditox, I shall sing your name to those in need. God Bless you and the Meditox staff, Dr. Urshel and a new Dr.,Jeanie (forgive me if I misspelled your name). I apologize that I do not know your name Dr. or Madam CEO. You have more than a company. You are givers of life.

Mere words cannot express how I feel.

Best of success to Meditox
Greatest Regards,
Sandy

I am a professional who two years ago was diagnosed with Severe Post Herpetic Neuralgia, a condition that is excruciating. After searching for a Pain Specialist who could help me(had been to 3 of them), I settled on one. However, the Pain Specialist I followed for two years, told me out front, it was his way or the highway, and proceeded to treat me with fentanyl patches & dilaudid initially. I feel it imperative to note here that at our very first visit, I told this pain specialist that I wanted to be off the meds as soon as possible. I unfortunately, became dependent on the meds because the pain specialist seemed so convincing that I had no other alternative. Almost 2 years later, he changed the dilaudid to methadone and continued the fentanyl claiming the methadone was much better for relieving nerve pain & he could then wean me off the patches, then off the methadone. Of additional mention, is the fact that this pain specialist said I was the only patient he had that never asked for increases in the drugs-this was the truth.

Quite frankly, I did not buy into that which he was saying as methadone is a very addictive drug. I tried on my own to stop the meds, but to no avail. I became very sick with withdrawl symptoms & had to restart the drugs. It was at this time that I knew I had to do something to get off the opiates, I did not want to spend the rest of my life on these meds and the pain specialist was not willing to help me get off these meds. Thank God I found Meditox in NJ. I have the highest esteem for the RN & MD there for working with me and essentially saving my life.

The Subutex regimen worked very well for me and I would recommend Meditox to anyone who has a medically induced drug dependence or self-inflicted situation. While on Subutex, I finally felt like I had my life back. I felt my normal self again after two years of being out in left field. The Subutex is a medication that works, it does what it is intended to do. I have no thoughts or ideas of using prescription narcodics again in my life.

Thank You Meditox and your caring staff in NJ.

A Grateful Person Whose Life Was Saved
6/18/08

Hi Kelly,
I just wanted to give you an update on David and I and tell you thanks again. David has been completely sober ever since he finished your program. I am so proud of him and can't believe it's actually all over! I don't know what we would have done had I not found your website. Talk about an easy program....worth every penny. It's amazing at how much our lives have changed now that we are back to ourselves. I thank God for you and all your help. You don't know how many times he's tried to quite on his own. I seriously didn't think he ever would make it but he is doing so good and is such a wonderful person without the Oxycontin; no more ups and downs.

Thanks again, I will always remember what you did for our family. You were there through thick and thin and I could tell you sincerely cared about us. You are like an angel and I thank God for you! Have a wonderful day, talk to ya soon.

Shannon
5/8/08

Hello,
I was on the pain killer Oxycontin for almost 4 years. I had tried weining off myself with no luck, the withdrawal symptoms were too much for me to handle. While weining off I was also loosing weight almost to a dangerous point. I knew I had to do something and I knew a detox center was not for me. I am a single mother and rapid detox would not have given me what I knew I needed. I needed something that was quick and painless so I could continue to be a mother to my child. I did alot of reasearching on the internet but everything I found was not in Canada where I live. I finally came to this site called "Meditox" so I called, it turned out that that is just what I needed, as there was no detox/hospital stay involved, one visit to the office in Seattle and then home again in one day. I was very sceptical that it would actually work but to my amazement IT DID!!!!. One pill under my tounge twice a day and slowly reducing it over a 6 week period and that stopped me from having any opiate withdrawal whatsoever. It sounds too good to be true and that's what I thought but it really worked. I have been off oxycontin for 2 months now; I have even gained a little weight back. I am back to work and living a normal life. I would like to thank Kelly, Victoria and of course the doctor for everything you have done for me.

Shelly
5/1/08

Hello Victoria,
Just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you for your support and consideration. I completed both my appointments yesterday and today. I am feeling pretty darn good and I am sure this was one of the best decisions of my life.... to save my life.

You are part of the miracle...... God bless you and keep you and yours safe in the New Year and the many years to come.

Respectfully and with much gratitude,

Glen
12/28/07

Dear Stuart,

Hello! It was so nice to talk with you yesterday. I apologize for not contacting you sooner...

Life is good! Thanks to you, Dr. Agresti, your spectacular staff and my own willpower I am a huge success story!

After hanging up with you I found myself smiling and feeling really good about myself once again. Thanks for being the reason! I can still remember speaking with you on the phone for the first time almost 3yrs ago (wow, how time flies after that 1st year of sobriety! LOL). You were so sweet and friendly but moreover you cared. You cared about me (OK, maybe it was in my head but you sold me!). And every moment from that day on only got better and I began to see a glimmer of light at the end of that tunnel I was wedged in. You understood me, you "got" me and let me just say, the best feeling in this world is to feel "gotten". Thank you for that. I have to give kudos to Ellen and Turner too. Turner was always just a phone call away and was always ready to get me through a low spot. His kind words and reassurance played a major role in my continuing recovery. I think of him today as my guardian angel that was sent down from heaven just for me. He had a way of making me feel as if I was his only client!

Let me just start out by telling you how my life has changed since I flew down to Palm Beach scared, alone and very close to withdrawal only to walk off the plane and see your smiling face awaiting my arrival - I can't tell you how good that felt (a memory that will last a lifetime)! Again, thanks for that! We drove to the office and you kept asking me how I was feeling and if there was anything I needed. Reassurance at its best! After an hour, Dr. Agresti arrived and proceeded to take an extensive medical and psychological history on me before even considering treating me. He was so kind and incredibly knowledgeable in treating addiction of all types. After the assessment he assured me he would be available if I had any questions or needed anything (a doctor that genuinely cared, what’s better than that?). Then the really great part came for my completely selfish brain when you gave me the buprenorphine. It was unbelievable how fast and how well it worked. Within 15 minutes I was feeling even better than I would have felt if I would have woken up at home taking 3 vicodin. And to an addicted brain that has to have its "drug" well, that's saying something.

Once I returned home I followed the directions faithfully. Days turned into weeks and then I was done. I had finished all my buprenorphine and I was feeling like my old self again. I didn't have to worry about how I was going to get another prescription for more vicodin or which pharmacy I was going to use. What an incredible feeling!

Now, here I am almost 3 years later living a healthy, drug free life and cherishing every moment of it. I am so thankful to you and everyone there for believing in me and showing me that another path existed that I could walk down nstead of continuing on the dark and twisted one I was on. I now live on Anna Maria Island and it is truly paradise. The sunsets are priceless and the islanders have welcomed me with open arms. Now that I have settled in here I find myself wanting to give back...to pay it forward as they say. Unfortunately the prescription drug abuse problem is growing at an astonishing rate and while its nice to know it wasn't just me, there are so many people on this side of the state that are in desperate need of a program such as yours. There is nothing remotely close to what Meditox has to offer and I believe the payoff would be substantial - just some food for thought. I would be happy to help in any way I could too. Thanks for listening and again words cannot express my deep appreciation I have for you, Dr. Agresti, Turner and Ellen for all your support and kind words. You are not only an asset to the medical profession; you are an asset to all of mankind.

Christina

February 15, 2008

Hi,
I first started with pain pills (Norco) as pick me up/stress reliever and was soon doing over 20 pills a day. At the end I could not believe that I had to take pills just to feel normal. Every morning was hard. Even going places got hard. I always had to count how many pills I had. I still worked and took care of my family during this haze, but not 100%. That is why I was looking on the Internet and found Meditox. I needed help. I could not just stop. What Meditox did is offer me an option to get off pain pills!

I was able to function in my own environment. Not at some rehab facility. I was around my same life and stresses. I was able to get off and stay off because nothing changed except I was not taking pain pills any more. Freedom is what I felt! No more worrying about my next score or anything to do with my addiction.

The amount of money that us addicts will spend on pain pills is NUTS!!!!! It could pay for my kids' college or my retirement. If you are looking at the Meditox website that means you have a problem. Do not be afraid of how you will feel. Meditox makes sure you do not go through all the physical symptoms that addicts go through when they get off drugs, plus you get to do it in your own environment. It is worth the cost!!

John
Texas
Oct 9, 2007

I feel compelled to write and thank everyone at Meditox for a truly 'painless' detox. I am a professional 49 year old woman who has spent most of her last 20+ years recovering from 5 back surgeries. Along with 5 back surgeries came lots and lots of painkillers, my preference....Lortab! As long as I've had chronic degenerative disk disease, I've been able to get pain medications from many doctors at the same time. I called it Dr. Shopping! First one 7.5mg 4 times a day was great....but hey, more felt even better. Finally, this past May 2007, while I was up to 20+ pills a day, I decided I had had enough! Making up stories as to why my Dr. needed to refill my prescription for 120 pills 6 days after it was written was draining me.....did I have enough medication to go on vacation...oh my god, I'm on vacation and have run out of pills..I have to rearrange my plane ticket home, ending my vacation early, so I would tell the doctor the airlines lost my luggage and I needed another refill. My life revolved around my pills.

I found Meditox through a Google search, made the initial call and spoke with Victoria who returned my call immediately even though it was well after 11:00 pm. We discussed if Meditox was right for me....and thankfully, it was!

I made my plane reservations, hotel accommodations and headed down to Palm Beach with a few days... A very nice gentleman, Turner, called my hotel to tell me he would pick me up the next morning and take me to the center... The next morning, exactly at the time agreed, Turner pulled up in front of my hotel. When he rolled down the window and said: "Sue?" I greeted him with a "hi, I'm Sue" and got into the car. Being from NY, getting in a car with someone I never met before was overwhelming. My heart was pounding in my chest, I hadn't had any Lortab for 19 hours and I was beginning to feel the ugly symptoms of withdrawal.

To my surprise, Turner was the most genuine, truthful, and supportive person I have met and a very long time. He spoke to me like we had been friends for our entire lives. He could sense my anxiety and immediately worked to put me at ease. My fears and stress level came WAY down in a matter of minutes. We talked about both of our addictions (Turner was a patient at Meditox and is a walking testament to their wonderful success.) By the time we had reached the center, we were standing together outside having a smoke together like we were old buddies who hadn't seen each other in a long time...

Immediately I heard "Hi Sue, I'll be with you in one minute" come from behind the receptionist area. This tall, nice looking woman reached out her hand to greet me. "Hi Sue, I'm Laura and I will be your case manager." Home - that's all I could feel. Even with going through withdrawal symptoms, I felt a calmness come over me like I had not experienced before... We walked to her office and sat down together and chatted. Again, I felt like I was talking to someone who not only could help me, but someone who knew what I was going through. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Agresti came in and spoke with me. Dr. Agresti is a warm, wonderful doctor.....with the kind of bedside manner you don't find much anymore....and, it has to be said, he has gorgeous blue eyes!!!

After we talked for about 30 minutes, I was given subutex for the first time. Immediately, whatever withdrawal symptoms I was having greatly diminished. After about 25-20 minutes, all the time sitting in Laura's office in a big comfy plush club chair, I was given another dose of subutex. My opiate withdrawal symptoms were gone! Not even a twinge of uncomfortableness. Laura then handed me about 5 other prescriptions, explaining in great detail what each was for and when to take them...all only as needed. These were medications that could control ANY type of withdrawal symptom I might experience. I was done and ready to leave. On my way to the reception area, Laura handed me her card and I was told to call her WHENEVER I needed her....if I was having any discomfort. Turner then came into the reception area and drove me back to my hotel. 2 1/2 to 3 hours and I felt like I had never been addicted to Lortab.

Truth be told, I did have a tough day the rest of the day. Approximately 4 hours after returning to the hotel, I became rather sick, mostly vomiting. I called Laura, who immediately told me which of the other medications to take....how to take them, and to call her back in an hour. After an hour, when I didn't call her back because I felt lousy, she called me to see how I was feeling. Finally we agreed it was time for me to go night-night and Laura again instructed me what medication to take. That was it! I slept for several hours and awoke around 2am. I called Laura at 2am. Why? Because she told me whatever time I woke up she wanted me to call her. She spoke warmly, caringly and calmly to me and I hung up feeling much better and fell back to sleep shortly thereafter.

The next morning, 8am, I left the hotel and flew back to NY. I have not had ANY bad days since leaving Palm Beach. I was fairly often calling Laura my first week and she would immediately tell me what meds to take to control any withdrawal I might be feeling. If I felt a little nausea, I called and it was taken care of. Whatever symptoms I had, Laura had prepared me with meds to control them. I came back from Palm Beach on a Saturday afternoon and went right back to work, in a major corporation, on Monday.

I never missed a day of work because of withdrawal; I never missed a day period! I am heading into week 4 of my recovery and I can honestly say I have my life back because of Meditox...especially Laura, who never ONCE made me feel as though I was being a pain in the butt calling her.

How do you thank someone who has given you your life back? Like I said earlier, the center felt like home...like my family....and Laura, like my real family, has given me life again. I want to thank her publicly and genuinely from the bottom of my heart. Laura, you will always hold a special place in my mind and heart!

If you're in a bad place, got a monkey on your back, your life is in shambles....get the money together (this is extremely affordable)....there will never be a doubt in your mind that the money was well spent. You cannot put a price on your life.....get your life back now. I'm so grateful I made the decision to go.

Hugs and hugs to the entire staff in Palm Beach!
Sue, NY 49 years old

Hello Victoria,
I just wanted to check in with my friends at Meditox. With your help, I am proud to say that I've been clean and sober for almost 6 months. I have my life back and it feels wonderful. I could not have done it without your help and support, along with the great results I got from Subutex.

At first, I was nervous because of various internet-based warnings that Subutex requires its' own detox. I certainly was not interested in detoxing off of prescription medication and then later having to detox again from Subutex. Gladly, the drug acted as a wonder pill for me. I detoxed off the prescription meds without getting dope sick, thanks to the Subutex, and then I followed your scheduled dosing recommendations and weened off of Subutex with absolutely no issues to speak of. On behalf of my family, thank you very much.

Bruce, 35, CT, entreprenuer

Stuart,
I'm a comedy writer in Hollywood, you've probably heard some of my jokes, but there was nothing funny about the situation I was in when I first went to Meditox. After dabbling in Oxycontin, I had built up a horrendous 5-year habit, snorting as many as 15 pills a day. And my tolerance was so high, it barely got me off, it just prevented me from going through the agony of withdrawal.

I read about this treatment, but until this year (2006), doctors were limited to treating a maximum of 30 patients. So I looked in the yellow pages, and every doctor I called had a waiting list.

Then congress passed a law opening up the treatment, so that a clinic like Meditox could help virtually everybody. They had just opened an office in Beverly Hills, so I figured, this was my last chance.

Let me tell you, I'm proud to say I'm a FORMER drug addict. It's so simple, it's a genius solution. You dissolve a pill under your tongue twice a day, which does 2 things: it kills your hunger for the Oxycontin (or Vicodin or heroin, or whatever your addiction is). The other great thing is: it makes it IMPOSSIBLE to relapse. Once you're on these pills, those drugs WON'T WORK ON YOU ANYMORE. To relapse, you'd have to stop taking the pills for a week, go through withdrawal, and THEN you could relapse. Who's going to do that?

The staff is courteous, caring, and professional, without the slightest bit of condescension. After your first day, you don't have to see them again for 42 days: no group therapy sessions with a bunch of junkies, no standing in line to drink Methadone.

The total cost of the treatment is about what I was spending each week on Oxycontin (on the black market). This is no joke: my drug dealer bought a beautiful home, while I was still living in an apartment.

This is the way everybody's going to get off drugs five years from now. You can wait until then or you can take advantage of it today.

My tolerance for Oxys was so high, I was never going to overdose. So I can't say that Meditox saved my life. But I CAN say that they gave my life back to me.

Writer, 35
Hollywood, CA

My name is Mike and I have been on methadone for 26yrs, in and out of rehabs for the most part of my life and never could complete a program because the withdrawal was so intense that I would leave to go get fixed, then years later I came across a place called Meditox on the internet and it said they could Detox me painlessly and that they specialize in methadone Detox and by this time I was taking a minimum of 400 plus mg. of methadone a day. I was seeing 2 doctors and going to the clinic every morning to get dosed and I knew I wasn't going to live much longer unless I did something about this, so I decided to give this Meditox place a try and it was the best move I ever made in my entire life except for my wife and the days my children were born. I didn't have a life anymore. My life was consumed with methadone. My wife has had it with me, my children didn't respect me, I was on a trip to hell fast,

Well I went for an interview at Meditox and decided to enroll in the program and I thank God that I did because my Detox was painless. They were considering not even accepting me until I brought my dose way down, but they took a chance at my request, practically begging them, and they agreed if I agreed to have a full time nurse, and I did. My full time on call nurse at Meditox was Jayne, and the only day I felt a little discomfort was the day they call the flip day where you have to stay clean off all opiates so you can start on the Subutex. That's one day opposed to six weeks or even more for methadone withdrawal, and that ONE day Jayne got me through with very little withdrawal. The doctor ordered meds to help me sleep and whatever it took to keep me comfortable and it was minimal compared to what I've experienced many times before for weeks. This was just one day, that's it. My friend who also was on the program didn't experience even one day of withdrawal and he was on 90mg of methadone daily and xanax for 20 some odd years.

Jayne didn't leave my side that day, not for one minute. The very next day I was put on the Subutex and it was unbelievable! I started to feel great! Listen to what I'm telling you. If you are reading this, trust me, from one addict to another. There is no easier way to detox than this place. I am not benefiting anything by writing this. I am telling you it's worth every penny. It works! I was unsure it would work for me and it did. If it worked for me on that much methadone it will work for any opiate addicted person. It's been two months now since I've been off methadone and I don't crave it one bit. My energy level is high, I am sleeping good and if I have to talk to someone I just call Meditox and they are there for me. If it wasn't for Jayne and the Meditox team I don't know where I would be at this moment. I'd probably be dead.

Sincerely,

Mike, age 44

Health Care Professional/Musician

Stuart,

I thought life was my oyster, and it was all so exciting growing to be a woman. I had men crawling out of the woodwork, a different date every night of the week. Then came my trip to Vail. First day, 3rd run down, My ACL is completely torn. I was stuck in bed, bored and miserable. Then they offered me Vicoden ES for pain. Suddeny, the hours spent sulking bored, had disappeared, magically with this little pills. Then I discovered the more I took, the better I felt.

The pills seemed to make everything OKAY. Or, so I thought. I started popping about 10 to 15 pills a day, for almost a decade.

It's the only thing I had left. My boyfriend dumped me b/c he didn't want a junkie for a girlfriend, my best friends wanted to stay away. Unfortunately, drug addicts don't see the forest for the trees. I continued to lose & lose hard. I got arrested for DUI, and that was less than a year after putting myself in a South Miami detox, which I could not stand.

Then I came across MEDITOX, using Google. They were kind, and considerate and affordable! They really made me feel like they had an answer to my long-drawn drug addiction, in fact, they had a crisis phone call, took my number and called me right back.

I started the program, and really did it. I started to see colors again and hear music, and feel good, the world started appearing so much brighter to me. My friends all told me how fantastic I looked, even people that did not know me.

The love that I thought I had lost was always there, I just needed to step out of the fog and see the light. MEDITOX gave me my life back, and I am forever eternally grateful.

I wish everyone struggling could have the opportunity to have MEDITOX to help them, no one else could help me, but they could. They gave me my life back, there is no price one can put on that.

Ballet Dancer, 27

The drive to the Meditox Clinic was two hours from our home. We found the building without any problems. I felt only a slight amount of anxiety—mostly excitement, curiosity and an overwhelming sense of relief. Physically my stomach was a little campy and I was just a bit shaky.

We were warmly greeted by the receptionist who was expecting us. She then introduced us to my counselor Jayne. I was asked to submit a urine specimen, which I had expected. Jayne then began to go over quite a large amount of paper work with us. She carefully explained each document-why it was needed and how it would be used. We were continually asked to please feel free to question anything. The program overview was given and procedures were explained. My vital signs were taken. A routine health history was done and I submitted a list of the medications I was currently taking.

Dr. Agresti came in to meet me and talk about the program from his perspective. He was very relaxed and articulate—common ground was easily established. The medications the program uses were reviewed and explained and then he cross checked all of them with the medications I was currently on.

During this discussion, while questioning one of my meds, the fact came out that I suffer from an extremely rare auto immune illness that VERY few people know about. Dr Agresti became animated and said in wonder, “You are one of the L Tryptophan people?” I don’t know who was the more excited of the two of us. He never thought he would encounter one of the 1,500 diagnosed cases and I was beyond delighted to find a doctor to care for me who really understood my disease process.

After then evaluating my degree of detox, he told Jayne what my dose of Subutex would be. I felt very secure in his care and in his presence. She told him that my urinalysis was negative for ‘bad things’.

It was finally time for me to receive a dose of Subutex to see how I tolerated it. The tablet is placed under your tongue to dissolve—it can only be absorbed by this method and if you swallow it, you will not receive any benefit from the pill.

After a timed waiting period, another dose was administered. And again we waited. I had no problem with the medicine.

ADDITIONAL MEDS

Before you are released, your counselor gives you a few selected back up medications for you to have at home if needed. They are dispensed in a very limited quantity, and you are given easy to understand information on how and when to use them. Don’t forget—you are always a phone call away. It is nice, for example, if you are unable to sleep, to have something in reserve that is going to help you make that a successful day in your recovery.

We then talked about my contact with Jayne who would be my case manager. I would have 24 hour a day access to the treatment team. Unless we had any further questions, we were free to go.

I feel so fortunate to have found out about the program and that I was able to seize the moment, have the financial resources and get in when I was motivated. When I had tried to taper myself down and go off on my own, the pain was unimaginable and I was very scared. But in my heart of hearts I was determined. I personally view it as a brave course to choose.

Sandy

Registered Nurse, 60

I went to your Meditox location in California on 8/6/06 and met with Susan George-Rydburg (your nurse). I am still in your program and I just want to tell you how great and helpful Susan is. I don't know how I would get through this without her. She has provided me with support and has been there for me whenever I needed her. She has also provided me with information that has changed my life for the good. I only wish that there were more Susans out there in this world. I would have never made it through without her. Please tell her how I feel and let her know what a great and wonderful person she is.

Sincerely yours, Lisa H.

Victoria,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know of the huge success following my 10pm ( California time) phone call from you on the 13th of June 2006. I did not expect a call when I sent my desperate call for help via your web site e-mail. I thought I might get a response via computer the next day. When the phone rang with an offer of help, I can't tell you what it meant to me . A desperate battle with Epstein Barr Virus followed by acute Fybromyalgia lasted nearly three years. I had been through three HMO doctors, two medical groups and NO ONE, repeat, NOT ONE doctor ever treated me with even the slightest respect or even a suggestion as to how to get control of the debilitating pain I was suffering. Multiple suggestion to the effect that I needed "counseling", and of course Vicoden (in small doses).

I am a 49 year old woman who has been a highly functioning individual ALL my life. I have a wonderful family and a successful Real Estate Career of 19 years. I have NEVER had a problem with internalizing my stresses, if fact I tend to the outspoken. I am an excellent communicator and fairly intelligent person. I could have eaten those doctors for lunch and spit them out.....but of course, I held my tong out of some sort of respect, though they were not behaving in a way that deserved my respect. When the Vicoden they gave me no longer worked for the pain, they refused to increase any doses and continued to shame me . My husband is a three year brain cancer survivor, I am the primary bread winner in the family, The thick black mold forest under our broken foundation coupled with raw human waste spillage from the broken clay pipes, required action if he was to be successful in his battle. I personally supervised and completed a demolition and rebuild of our home, worked full time, and cared for my two older children's needs ( they are working as hard as they can, they get any help I can give them to reward their motivation and dedication to a healthy life.). All the time completely suppressing any symptoms of my increasing illness through my own ability to self medicate.

When I called you Victoria I could no longer go on, the pain was relentless, leaving me bed ridden for 3 to 4 days per month, No amount of Vicoden could ease the wracking writhing pain. I was taking up to 500 mg.'s per day via a connection with a compound pharmacy (no Tylenol) so that I could get out of bed and dress up in my expensive suits, and go smile and dance for eight hours a day. No one had any Idea, I left my children and my husband as "in the dark" as I could manage. I was trapped, so very trapped, alone, frightened out of my mind. What was to become of me? And then the phone rang, 10pm, 1 am in Florida ? You were the first person in all of these years, you understood, encouraged me, told me there was HOPE! It brings tears to my eyes as I type.

The very next morning I called, David took over, again , respectful treatment, CARING treatment, full instructions followed by my visit from Sacramento to Beverly Hills . Offers by David to come to my hotel to get me, a greeting at the door when my Husband and I arrived, encouragement, not shame . Then I met Susan, the nurse you had told me I needed to be with........Bright, Loving,Confident, Caring Susan. After meeting with Dr. Honzel he left me to begin my program under the care of person who clearly loves and respects human kind. No matter the circumstances , absolutely open. After all of my careful instruction and multiple phone numbers, off she sent me to a pharmacy to pick up my "Detoxifying Powder - Ultra Clear Plus" and home we went.

Today is week #5! I have my life back , this morning my husband told me he hadn't seen me like this in three years! My daughter told me "your back Mom"! My Fybromyalgia is down to 2 to 3 percent of what it was , I am fully able to live with the Joy and Love and Laughter which has always been my way. The reason? I was put in touch with a person who knows how to listen to another human being, REALLY LISTEN. She put her trust in me which was a GIFT I absolutely needed. For the first time in three years, I gave he, the reigns to my life, completely. What I am trying to say is: Her respectful, caring, and flexible treatment ALLOWED me to let go, allowed me to FINALLY allow the help I so desperately needed. This letter isn't long enough, there aren't any words, how on earth do I express the deepest deepest gratitude? May the Lord bless you forever for your kindness. I pray for you the deepest joy in your life. Thank you, with my deepest loving gratitude.

Love, Mother, Real Estate Agent, 49
August 11, 2006

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“Today is week #5! I have my life back, this morning my husband told me he hadn't seen me like this in three years! My daughter told me "your back Mom"! My Fybromyalgia is down to 2 to 3 percent of what it was, I am fully able to live with the Joy and Love and Laughter which has always been my way.”

Mother, Real Estate Agent, 49
August 11, 2006

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