- Setting Hospital, then Domus Retreat
- Inside a hospital Yes
- ICU on site Not stated
- Anesthesiologist named Yes
- General anesthesia No, sedation
- Length of stay Several days
- Afterwards Naltrexone (historical)
- Published price $19,000 to $24,800
Facts
| Category | Sedation-assisted opioid detox (closed in 2025) |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed. Closed. The opiates.com footer states "The Waismann Method closed in 2025." rapiddetox.com states "we no longer offer treatment" and "We are not a treatment provider and do not offer clinical services." Domus Retreat states it has permanently closed. Several directories (rehab.com, rehabs.org, NAATP, choosehelp, Psychology Today) still list the program as active. |
| Locations | Office: 250 N Robertson Blvd, Suite 419, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 | Procedures were done in a Southern California hospital that the site did not name | Domus Retreat, Orange County, CA (closed) |
| Setting | Hospital (unnamed, described as Joint Commission accredited), followed by Domus Retreat. |
| Who gives the sedation | Board-certified anesthesiologist; medical director Michael H. Lowenstein, MD. |
| Sedation or anesthesia | IV sedation, no intubation, per the site. |
| Length of stay | At least one pre-admission day plus several inpatient days, then Domus Retreat. |
| After the procedure | Naltrexone-based follow-up (historical). |
| Published price | $19,000 to $24,800 (rehab.com listing, historical) |
| Accreditations and licenses stated | Historical. Not re-checked. |
| Founded and history | Established 1998. Closed 2025. |
| Google rating | 4.91 from 35 reviews, as shown on rehab.com (historical) on October 20, 2026. |
Public record
No lawsuit, death or regulatory action involving this program was found in the sources checked.
Questions
Where does Waismann Method do the procedure?
Hospital (unnamed, described as Joint Commission accredited), followed by Domus Retreat.
Who gives the sedation at Waismann Method?
Board-certified anesthesiologist; medical director Michael H. Lowenstein, MD.
How long do you stay at Waismann Method?
At least one pre-admission day plus several inpatient days, then Domus Retreat.
What does Waismann Method cost?
$19,000 to $24,800 (rehab.com listing, historical)
What happens after the procedure at Waismann Method?
Naltrexone-based follow-up (historical).
Is there anything on the public record about Waismann Method?
No lawsuit, death or regulatory action involving this program was found in the sources checked.
Sources
Facts come from the program's website and the sources above, as read on October 20, 2026. Statements about safety, outcomes and patient numbers are the program's own. Represent this program? Send a correction.