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Alcohol & Drug Questions

Further Information
Here are some common questions we are asked about our alcohol & drug detox treatment to allow the individual to make an informed decision about our treatment. If you have any other questions please call us free on 0800 0 43 43 46.

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NHS Reform
As the NHS moves towards its 60th birthday the government is seeking to place even greater emphasis on the importance of preventive health services, which saves and improves lives. Rates of obesity, sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse are all increasing, and progress on reducing smoking has stalled. Levels of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, are rising in the UK, and the UK has a higher prevalence of drug misuse than any other country.

Patient Choice
On the January 7 2008 the Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivered a speech at King's College Hospital on the future of the NHS. He outlined his vision of the NHS of the future– doing more than just treating patients that are ill – an NHS offering prevention as well. “It will not be the NHS of the passive patient – the NHS of the future will be one of patient power, patients engaged and taking greater control over their own health and their healthcare too. This means an NHS which is personal to the patient not just because it's available at a time to suit you, with the clinician of your choice, in the setting and environment which meets your needs, but also, because it works directly for your needs and wishes. It identifies your clinical needs earlier than before, is targeted to keeping you healthy and fit, and puts you far more in control of your own health and your own life”.

But critics argue, that unless the NHS is to introduce better and more effective treatments the situation won't suddenly change.

Spiral of Decline
The NHS faces a spiral of decline, says a leading think tank, compared with health services in other advanced countries because Gordon Brown is backing away from making reforms, a report has claimed. The study, by the Reform think tank, says ministers and the Department of Health, are "in denial" over what is going on in the health service. A report published in January 09 confirms there is no evidence of improvements due to the change agenda.

The NHS faces a "perfect storm", caused by a combination of an ageing population, economic pressures, expensive new technologies, ineffective treatments and a population with constantly rising expectations, according to the report. The Prime Minister's claim to have all but completed Labour's ''change agenda" - involving more patient choice and expanding the role of the private sector in providing NHS care - is "profoundly misleading", it says.

The reality, it claims, is that the ambitious ''change agenda" has been at best halted and at worst placed in reverse since Mr Brown entered No10 last June. "Each of the reform programmes is either far behind schedule or in actual retreat," the report says.

It adds that a recent decision by Alan Johnson, the Health Secretary, to downgrade its programme for providing new independent sector treatment centres (private hospitals in which care is paid for by the NHS) was the "most obvious sign of this change".

Reform suggests that the private sector, which has geared up to take on an ever increasing amount of work within the NHS, can no longer expect "any substantial increase in opportunities from the NHS over the next three years". The Government is, it says, turning a blind eye to evidence from countries such as Spain, Australia, Denmark and Belgium, where waiting lists have been virtually eliminated and services improved by bolstering choice and encouraging competition.

The report, NHS reform: National Mantra, Not Local Reality, uses recent academic studies to show that the performance of the NHS in treating patients from birth to old age is lagging behind comparable equivalents abroad. Nick Bosanquet, a professor of health policy at Imperial College London and a consultant director of Reform, said: "The NHS does not need a 'charter' which amounts to a statement of good intentions.

"It needs an economic constitution which gives every level of the service the duty to achieve value for money."

Conflict of Interest
But critics argue its a £100bn disaster which really needs 'major reform to end the systemic conflict of interest between the medical profession and the big drug companies who earn over £14bn per annum from drug contracts and have too much influence over which treatments are available, this would establish a new more open approach to the patient's real needs and to better treatment options which are not always drug based'.


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Please read how our treatment methods have helped others to either stop drinking, stop smoking or stop drug use and regain control.

Addiction Treatments
Addiction does not mean that it is impossible to stop doing something, it just means that there are powerful urges and needs that have to be overcome in order to do so. Anything that can help stop these urges, strengthen the resolve to resist these urges or reduce their frequency or intensity can help in overcoming the problem.

Does it really work?
Yes. We have helped more than 4,500 clients over the last 5 years to either, stop smoking, stop drinking or stop using drugs. Most drinkers require one to three treatment sessions to stop drinking and most drug users require five to eight days of treatment to help stop using drugs, depending on daily usage.

Are your testimonials genuine?
Yes. We have more client testimonials than any other alcohol/drug treatment centre in the UK, including Detox 5, The Priory, Promis or any other treatment facility, some centres do not have any client testimonials. Our genuine and comprehensive customer comments are provided months and even years after treatment and confirm how good our treatment actually is and how clients are able to reduce/stop their drug usage with little or no side-effects. We have the original copies available which validate this treatment and its results. All our client testimonials have been verified by independent solicitors. Click here to read solicitors confirmation.

How do I reduce during the treatment process?
The treatment is a reduction program which lowers the body's tolerance levels and so reduces daily drug usage until clean. The amount of substance that is used during the detox program is enough to hold the individual and stops any serious withdrawals from developing during the treatment process.

Will I have any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms while reducing?
Most clients using frequency treatments to detox from opiate based drugs do not suffer the usual unpleasant withdrawal symptoms while trying to reduce such as shaking, drug craving, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety and other behavioral changes as the treatment process reduces drug tolerance levels, so less substance is 'automatically' required after each treatment session.

Why little to no withdrawals when stepping off?
As clients are able to reduce their drug usage after each treatment session they 'step off' a minimum amount and so any possible symptoms are normally much milder. Some clients, not all, may experience 'temporary symptoms' such as restless legs, runny nose, aching arm etc as their body finally adjusts from opiate dependency to non-dependency.

Why have I only just heard about this?
If you have only just started looking for the best ways to stop smoking, stop drinking or stop drug use, that would explain why you have just become aware of it. Had you been looking for the last 5 years, you would be aware of New Way Clinic and our very successful treatment.

Isn't it hard to stop drinking or using drugs?
Yes, everything you have been told about how difficult it can be to stop drinking or drug use is true when using other treatment methods such as willpower, medication, the 12 steps or counselling, as their process is either very long (months & years) or is very unpleasant and painful. However, we continually prove 'in real life' that most of what you have been told does not apply to our clients.

How is this method better than other drug treatment methods?
Because it is an actual treatment process which neutralises opiates and helps stop the craving/desire to use while aiding the body's natural detox process, so the individual finds it much easier to stop using and regain control. Other treatments such as medication seldom work and can cause further prescription drug addiction and dependency problems. Most people do not find Narcotics Anonymous suitable as it is a weekly support group in a group setting, which is based on the 12 steps and relies on a ‘higher power' to help you stop using, this and other talking therapies do not address the core issue of physical need/desire for opiates and can take many years, if at all. Our treatments help quickly.

How does dealing with the physical desire help?
Drug use is caused by the 'feeling' that you want/need a drugs and to stop withdrawals, if you don't have any drugs available, you will go and buy some, so the physical need motivates our actions. Once the physical desire has gone there is no urge to use and so it is much easier to break the cycle, stop using and regain control. Dealing with the physical desire is the key to helping to stop drug use and regaining control quickly.

How does this compare to a residential stay?
Far better. In a residential stay the individual is denied access to alcohol/drugs and give a prescribed substitue instead, as soon as they return to normal life, many people start using again. With our treatment the individual has the normal access to alcohol/drugs but is reducing their consumption until clean. This is evidence the treatment is working and helping to break the old habits, so the individual can stop drinking/using and regain control.

I drink and use drugs, do I have to pay twice?
No. We can combine our detox formulas for two substances in a 'dual detox' i.e. alcohol & cocaine, at no extra cost, but this normally adds an extra day to the treatment process.

Is it safe?
Yes, we have carried out over 6,000 individual treatment sessions to either stop smoking, drinking or using drugs, so the treatment process is well established and proven. It is safe, painless and very successful. We use harmless but precise frequencies, which are completely painless and very effective for neutralising drugs or alcohol.

What preparation is required?
Very little. You do not require days of preparation, simply continue to use as normal until your appointment. Please try to avoid caffeine & alcohol for 12 hours before your treatment and 24 hours after each treatment. After treatment it helps to drink plenty of water (up to 2 liters) to aid the detox process. You will be guided through the detox process and how to reduce after each treatment session.

What is the current policy for treating addiction?
The focus of 'treatment' for alcohol or drug addiction is based on 'harm reduction' and not stopping addiction. There are no government targets for the number of people who should be substance free per year.

Who is to blame for the current failure of NHS treatments?
The blame lies with the 'monolithic bureaucracy' and 'monumental incompetence' by those who are responsible for commissioning new treatments, they should be taking the lead and introducing better treatment methods but are failing to do so as health secretary Andy Burnham stated last autumn [2009] that 'in-house NHS bodies should be the "preferred provider" for existing services'. In practice, this is irrespective of whether it can supply the required services, or to the required standards, which of course they can not. Stephen Dunn, director of strategy for the East of England Health Authority says the complete opposite, 'We need the best provider and this is the only way forward.' Only a private company, he says, will get 'real innovation and efficiency' into the NHS process'. As they [DoH/NHS] can not agree amongst themselves, nothing gets done and so they carry on with the same 'failing methods' hence why addiction problems have not got any better and are in fact getting worse every year with alcohol related deaths are up 40% in the last 10 years and drug deaths at an 8 year high. The CBI argee that present government policy actually restricts innovation and change rather than utilising it and 'public procurement should be a driver, not a blocker, of innovation'. Read their full report 'Best of Health' here. Drug and alcohol problems will continue to escalate as current treatment methods do not work.

The £1billion Non-Treatment Disaster
The fact is, the NHS has the worst success rate in treating addiction and dependency problems. They will continue to deliver these disastrous results until they introduce better treatments which help with addiction and dependency problems. The Centre for Policy Studies report on government addiction policy confirms this 'Labour is squandering billions on ineffective treatment' and 'costly treatment programmes which do not work'. A Health select committee of MP's has also branded NHS alcohol treatment services in the UK as 'dire'. Critics agree 'the government need to act and end this systemic failure which is unacceptable and a waste of public funds as nearly £1billion per annum is spent on ineffective and outdated methods of treating addiction, which do not work and have no real success rate or measurable value'. The Tory's have said they will abandon Labours failed 'harm reduction' policy and focus on 'abstinence' rather than 'addiction maintenance'. “Labour always focuses on the process while we think what really matters, is whether you are better after your treatment,” a Conservative spokesman said. Therefore, present government policy actually restricts successful alternative treatment methods rather than utilising them.

When will this method be widely available on the NHS?
The NHS is also very slow to commission treatments due to NICE guidelines. NICE are continually criticised and now there are calls for it to be scrapped as its decision making process is limited, too slow and putting health and lives at risk. The Centre for Policy Studies has produced a report on government addiction policy also blaming NICE, 'for NICE effective treatment interventions are limited to those treatments which have been subject to randomized controlled experimentation and are clinically based (drugs). This automatically limits the knowledge or treatments they can drawn on'. The UK is ranked 13th for healthcare in Europe even behind Estonia. It's no coincidence that the 12 countries above the UK embrace non-pharmaceutical treatments in their healthcare whereas the UK does not. Critics argue, 'the UK has clearly got its healthcare policy wrong'. We are working to make this treatment widely available on the NHS to improve healthcare but it takes time or a change in NICE policy to speed up the process. Patient groups argue 'It should be the patient's choice which treatment they want rather than which treatments are forced upon them by doctors and NICE '.

How long does it take to gain NHS recognition?
Unfortunately the NHS takes around 8 to 10 years to recognise a different treatment process, which critics say is 'excessive and unnecessary'. We can draw a direct comparison between our 'frequency' treatment for addiction and dependency and a 'laser' cancer treatment called Photodynamic therapy or PDT. Very few people have even heard about PDT yet it is an approved NHS treatment and avoids the risks of surgery, cuts the use of hospital beds and removes the need for repeated hospital visits required by chemo and radiotherapy and could save the healthcare system up to £2billion pounds a year, according to estimates by cancer specialists at University College Hospital, London. But just 300 cancer patients out of more than 300,000 were referred for treatment last year, which is just 0.1%. Many patients have never even told about PDT or they are told (incorrectly) that it is experimental and doesn't work. However after 10 years, cancer experts have now called for more NHS patients to be given this 'pioneering' (even though it is 10 years old) laser treatment as an alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As you can see, the NHS is very slow to respond to change regardless of how successful a non-pharmaceutical treatment is, indeed experts have warned about the NHS being left behind due to its slow-tech approach. Sir David Frost explains how he is 'astonished and deeply troubled' and how it is 'impossible to understand the lack of or non existent support' the NHS shows for breakthrough treatments. The same apathy applies to our breakthrough treatment for addiction and dependency. We will continue with our efforts to gain NHS recognition for this frequency 'addiction and dependency' treatment method.

Does the NHS really embrace non-pharmaceutical treatments?
No. A report by the NHS Confederation predicts the health service is facing a £15billion shortfall in funding and says a 'solution to this crisis lies in NHS leaders embracing innovation, change and improving efficiency' however a seperate report confirms the NHS is heading for business failure. 'Critics emphasize 'the NHS is ranked 13th for healthcare in Europe mostly due to their inability to 'embrace innovation and change' and the dogmatic reliance on pharmaceutical medication for every condition. In fact, there is a co-ordinated campaign to derail non-pharmaceutical treatments on the NHS which was first reported in The Independent on Sunday. The campaign dates back four years, Dr Fisher said. 'The pharmaceutical industry is worried for its future, as public opinion is shifting towards complementary therapies' click here to read the full article. The drug companies have enormous influence over which treatments patients receive on the NHS and they make sure it's their products patients are using. The NHS currently spend £11billion on drugs, click here to see how this works in practice. There is no doubt complementary medicine is growing due to its far better treatment results (as seen above) and the lack of harmful side-effects , which is worrying the drug industry. Most people don't know the medical profession is also heavily influenced by the drug companies which creates a conflict of interest 'the pharmaceutical industry operates in a way that puts profits before public health and the regulatory authorities, which are meant to ensure the safety of drugs and protect the public, collude with the industry', so this comes back to the 'co-ordinated campaign to derail non-pharmaceutical treatments on the NHS'. Critics say 'just as MP's have been held accountable for their poor behavior, it's time the medical profession were also placed under the same kind of scrutiny and transparency as they are not independent and therefore 'they should not have the responsibility to authorise which treatments are available on the NHS through NICE'. They are in effect 'using their power to stop non-pharmaceutical treatments from becoming mainstream quickly'. Critics argue 'the process is not independent, not fair and needs urgent review. It is in the public interest and already established by independent monitoring committees that it would be 'unethical' to deprive patients of successful treatment'.

Have you contacted the addiction service about how you can help?
Yes, but the addiction services have been criticised by the Torys as being 'not fit for purpose' as they do not use any form of treatment which actually stops dependency. They only use 'replacement' drugs such as Methadone, Subutex or Naltrexone and employ services like doctor's appointments, medicals and counselling sessions but use nothing which actually stops the problem of dependency or can help stop the addiction problem, as a result the only people who get clean are the ones who would have quit anyway and are known as the 'natural rate of remission' which last year was just 3.6%. A report by the Centre for Policy Studies has now confirmed our findings 'the numbers emerging for government treatment programs are at the same levels as if there had been no treatment program at all'. Dominic Grieve, the shadow home secretary said 'the Government only seek to manage people's addiction as opposed to ending it' he added 'we would abandon Labour's failing policy and replace it with an abstinence-based approach. This will have the objective of actually getting people off drugs/alcohol for good'. LibDem health spokesman Norman Lamb said 'The Government is losing the fight against addiction. There needs to be a National Audit Office investigation into the cost effectiveness of the £800m for treatment. The current record of failure is disastrous both for those in treatment and the wider community'. Critics also argue ‘the addiction services are in denial and continue with the same failing ‘addiction model' despite clear evidence it doesn't actually work or achieve anything'. There are plenty of people coming into treatment but not enough are leaving at the other end, just 4.3% last year, as they lack a final stage detox process which our treatment can provide.

Doctors, Lies And The Addiction Bureaucracy
A leading doctor and author of 'Doctors, Lies And The Addiction Bureaucracy', Dr Dalrymple explains why: 'addiction services have grown so massively they have developed a survival instinct and are not looking for a cure, in short, the bureaucracy of addiction needs clients far more than clients need the bureaucracy of addiction. As a result, 'a self-serving, self-perpetuating and completely useless alcohol/drug bureaucracy has built up to deal with the problem' which is apparent by their low remission rate of just 3.6%, click here to read his full article.

How do the NHS commission local alcohol services?
Very badly. Critics say 'the Department of Health refer treatment services to the local PCT's who then refer these enquires to the local DAT's but they do not have the initiative to commission new treatments and so refer them back to the DoH, this farce illustrates both: - the absurdity and lack of leadership within the NHS and: - the DAT's reluctance to 'embrace innovation and change'. A report by the National Audit Office says 'The Department of Health and NHS organisations are both guilty of passing the buck on responsibility for dealing with addiction problems. The Department of Health has completely handed over the task of addressing alcohol abuse to the primary care trusts. And the trusts have in turn looked to another set of bodies (DAT's) to take the lead in commissioning services but they have failed to do so. The DoH does not provide enough leadership to primary care trusts, meaning local services to tackle addiction are not well-planned. Around a quarter of PCTs have not fully assessed the extent of alcohol problems in their areas, and many cannot even say how much money they are devoting to reducing addiction. Instead, PCTs leave everything to local 'Drug and Alcohol action Teams - DAT' - who do nothing. 'It's very clear the public are being let down again by the services which are meant to be serving them. The blame lies with the local DAT's, they should be taking the lead in commissioning new services but they have failed to do so'.

Do drugs workers or doctors know enough about this treatment method?
No, yet some clients have been told by their drug works that 'it doesn't work or it is experimental'. Our treatments are based on physics rather than chemistry and therefore most GP's or drug workers are not aware of or understand the principles of destructive interference and how this treatment works to help stop dependency.

Have you proven this treatment to the addiction services?
Yes. We successfully detoxed a young father of four in 2006 who had been on heroin and 80mls of methadone a day for the past five years for the 'heads of committee' of a regional Drug & Alcohol team (DAT). Over a 5 day period with their staff monitoring his reduction in methadone each day, he successfully detoxed and stopped using heroin/methadone. The director of the regional DAT is also a doctor and stated 'I was very impressed and intrigued by the treatment you gave one of my patients...' click here to read his full letter, our success was also recorded in their minutes.

How is it different?
Nearly all treatments available for addiction focus on 'living with the problem', rather than stopping it. The focus of our treatment is based on 'recovery' and not addiction maintenance. We can will help stop alcohol/drug use so the individual can stop drinking/using and regain control.

How was it developed?
The basis of frequency is not new and was developed in Germany in 1977. By using the correct frequencies in the right order it is possible to remove a substance (alcohol or drugs) completely and so stop the body's dependency for it. Over the last 5 years we have helped more than 4,500 clients to either, stop smoking, stop drinking or stop using drugs, so the treatment is well established, proven and tested.

How does it work so quickly?
Our treatment is 'proven in practice' and uses physics instead of chemistry (pharmaceutical drugs) to bring about change and works quickly to neutralise or erase the alcohol/drugs in the body, so the body does not know it has had that substance and hence does not crave/want it any more. We can help stop the cravings or desire for a substance(s) so the individual feels indifferent towards it and so can stop using it. The key to stopping addiction is to stop the physical need or desire for alcohol or drugs.

How does it work?
Any clinical scientist will tell you, laboratory results will only stand up when the treatment is used in the real world. Medication (chemistry) targets cells to evoke change in the patients' condition however it is no secret that over 90% of all drugs only work for 30% to 50% of the patients who take them due to their genes which interfere in some way with the medicine. Frequencies do not rely on genetics as they target a specific substance(s) rather than an individual's cells and so produces much higher response rates. It is well established in physics that everything has its own frequency range including: living creatures, organs, plants and disease even substances like nicotine, alcohol or drugs have their own frequency range. Our treatment works similar to how a radio picks up a frequency broadcast from hundreds of miles away, the body picks up the treatment frequencies via the main acupuncture points on the wrists (no needles are used during this treatment) to successfully cancel/erase the effects of drugs/alcohol throughout the entire body and stimulate the production of endorphins so withdrawal symptoms are greatly reduced. It is safe, painless and very successful. Click here for further details.

Are there any scientifically 'proven' treatments for addiction?
No. There is no single or combined treatment method which has been subject to randomized controlled experimentation, clinically based or scientifically proven for addiction and we lack the resources to 'scientifically' verify our treatments, therefore the only evidence available to evaluate any treatment method are client's comment (anecdotal evidence), which validate the treatment method and establish if it is suitable for the individual and their needs. All our client testimonials have been seen and verified by independent solicitors. Click here to read solicitors confirmation.

Why has no-one else developed this treatment or something like it?
Because there is no research into stopping addiction, as there is no demand for a cure from the addiction services. The Royal College of Psychiatrists estimates that only ¼ of 1% of the budget to fight drugs misuse is spent on studying 'the effects' of drugs/alcohol use, with no research for a cure. This explains why no treatments to help with addiction have come from this area or is likely to come from this area in the future.

What does any addiction research usually focus on?
Any research into alcohol/drug problems is based on developing more chemical based drug treatments that allow the individual to 'live with the problem', not stop it.

Why do I need to help myself?
Because current 'treatment' methods will not help you to stop drinking. There is no research into stopping alcohol addiction, no interest from the addiction services for any type of treatment that helps with addiction and any non-pharmaceutical treatments are simply ignored, so it's clear the only way to get the treatment you want and need is to use private treatment.

Does this treatment imply I will never use drugs again?
No. It helps stop and break the current cycle of drug abuse so the individual can stop using drugs and regain control, which is the hardest part in becoming drug free. Click here for warning signs of relapsing. The responsibility to remain drug free is that of the individual and not a third party.

Will I need any further treatment sessions?
Some people may need a top up session at some time in the future if they relapse. However an annual or bi-annual top-up treatment is a small commitment to remain in control and could be viewed as preemptive approach to drug addiction.

Is this treatment a cure?
No addiction treatments centers provide a cure. Most people do not need a cure they only need help to stop their dependency and regain control. Our treatment is an aid to achieve this so the individual can break their usage habits. Any person who expects to be cured will not be suitable for this or any other treatment as they seek to remove themselves from the treatment process and blame others for their behavior.

Does this treatment imply I will never drink alcohol again?
No. The goal for many of our clients is to stop drinking now so they can gain control over their alcohol use and reintroduce alcohol back into their lifestyle but at much lower levels and under more control. We would not recommend any clients to reintroduce alcohol back into their lifestyle until they can drink responsibly. The long-term success of any treatment is the responsibility of the individual and not a third party.

What do I do if I can't control my drinking?
If an individual genuinely lacks the ability to manage their alcohol consumption and drink responsibility then they two options, either not to drink at all or have top up treatments to help remain in control of their alcohol use.

How long does the alcohol treatment program take?
For most people one to three days.

How long does the drug detox program take?
For most people five to eight days depending on the amount of drugs used daily. Some people may take longer if they do not follow our advice or take more substance than is actually required, in such cases extra sessions may be required at an additional cost.

How do I know this treatment will work?
Our methods work for nearly everyone depending upon him or her, actually wanting to stop drinking or drug use and following the treatment program & instructions. This treatment is an intervention to help the individual to stop using/drinking and regain control, individuals are responsible for their long term success. This treatment is not suitable for people who have mental health issues or are unable to follow simple instructions.

Treatment Evaluation
It may become evident through the detox program that the individual is not following the treatment program. This does not happen very often but when it does, further treatments sessions or a break in treatment may be required. Any additional treatment sessions will incur additional costs and a break in treatment will result in lost treatment time. We will try to carry over the sessions if possible.

Will I require any bed-rest after a drug detox?
No. After treatment most clients feel fit and well and ready to work, although we recommend clients have a couple of days rest before returning to any physical activity.

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