Dr. Waismann is the pioneer of the recovery approach, Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR) This therapy treats opioid dependence and the withdrawal symptoms that are associated with detox. The aim of this approach is to help regulate an individual’s central nervous system by encouraging it to resume normal endorphin production. Treatment is judgment free, compassionate, and treats the root cause of opioid dependency.
This recovery approach is broken into four steps. You’ll first be admitted into the facility where lab work and prep work will take place. You’ll undergo sedation so that you can navigate withdrawal symptoms without having to feel the pain associated with your withdrawal symptoms. The next stage of the recovery process happens after the sedation has worn off four to five hours later.
You’ll then be discharged from the facility. This usually happens a day later. After discharge, your stabilization monitoring will begin. You will come into the facility and will work with your care team to assess your stabilization and your overall recovery.
Recovery education will take place during this time, and you’ll learn about the importance of continuing physical activity and maintaining a proper diet. Optimization follow-ups will take place to ensure you are still on the right path to recovery.
This treatment approach is unique because the regulation of a recovering individual’s endorphin receptor system is one of the newer approaches to care and can offer promising results.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Outpatient rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal. The length of stay at the detoxification program is determined according to the specific needs of the patient.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for people in Florida who are struggling with drug addiction. There you can openly discuss the challenges and progress you're making without fear of judgment from your peers who experience many of the same things you are.
Individual therapy often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is a structured approach to identifying and changing negative thought patterns. During therapy you learn how what you think drives your actions so you can develop healthier coping strategies to manage addiction triggers and reduce drug use.
During family therapy sessions, you navigate the complexities of addiction and are provided tools to help improve communication and resolve conflicts. When you work together, families can better support their loved one's recovery and restore balance and harmony within the household.
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2002 Lois Ave
STE 150
Tampa, FL 33607
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If you can come up with that kind of money, ANR is by far your best option. Simply because this treatment is really effective. Other 'treatments' that give you methadone, Suboxone, or let you throw up on the floor for two weeks and then send you back home with more withdrawa ...
Did ANR in January. I'm not gonna lie, the first 2-3 days post-tx are not easy. You're so tired, and you'll need to push yourself to eat and move around to speed up the recovery. But you know what? Having no cravings, no desire for this poison anymore... Finally allowed me t ...
Last month, I traveled to Florida for treatment. ANR was my final attempt after numerous failed efforts. Despite trying various treatments, I consistently relapsed, as my urge to use was always stronger than my desire to be healthy and free from medication. As a pain patient ...
The overall experience takeaway for my loved one is 2/5 stars. The opioid epidemic in Flordia exploded and this service became a WAY overpriced system targeting desperate people. Yes..the procedure gets you through the detox. BUT the aftercare, support and overall resources to help and repair your nervous system to deal with the root cause of trauma and brain health is NOT addressed. Actually it is even offensive to ask about that. Many people relapse within 30 days and then are in a worst place being $20,000 in debt. This program would be more ethical if the care and compassion for WHY people come to you is addressed. This is a medical procedure that leaves your body a shell and trying to fight through integration back into a world that made them addicts in the first place. My suggestion is go to bicycle health for $200. Get on Suboxone to taper down to abstinence… along with a very supportive community with hundreds of classes and groups. You will get a personal coach and one on one doctor to work with. This is way more than getting clean. This is mental health and ANR does not take this into account. The make $$$ and move on to the next person.
A friend of mine did ANR a year or so ago, and its like night and day. Before , they couldn’t do anything their entire life revolved around opioid, and now they are back to being like what I remember from years ago. The staff was really nice and kind, and supportive. So grateful for all they are doing to help people stuck in this crappy situation.
Speaking from personal experience. Hope comes with a $20k price tag. Treatment didn't take. Guess what, I'm SOL and have to come come up with another $20k if I want repeated treatment, but am SOL coming up with another $20k because I took a loan on the original 20k and am still making $500/mo payments and am doing so for the next 10-15 yrs. These people sold it as end all cure all. Wish I had never found these people or had the treatment done. It did nothing but make my life 100xs worse. Now my depression is through the roof, in horrible debt, strung out even worse prior to treatment, drowning, at the end of my rope!!! If you happen across this review, I hope you don't make the same mistake as I, believing their honey words and false hope offered.
Please be extremely cautious if you’re considering this procedure. I had the ANR procedure in late July 2025 after being told I would wake up with little to no withdrawal symptoms and be essentially “cured” within a few days. Unfortunately, my experience was the complete opposite. After spending approximately $25,000, I woke up still in severe withdrawal. I was constantly vomiting, had severe diarrhea, overwhelming anxiety, intense restlessness, and couldn’t sleep. The clinic told me these symptoms were likely caused by the sedation medications, but that didn’t make sense given how long they continued. I remained extremely sick for more than a week after the procedure. Ultimately, I relapsed because I was still experiencing such significant withdrawal symptoms. The procedure was a devastating waste of both time and money for me. The hardest part is that, a year later, I’m still struggling with active addiction despite putting so much hope into this treatment. I understand that everyone’s experience may be different, but I feel it’s important for people to know that the results I was promised were nothing like what I actually experienced. If you’re considering this procedure, do thorough research, ask difficult questions, and make sure you understand that outcomes may not match the expectations you’re given.
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