There has been much written about this particular method for doing a drug detox. It is also called the Waismann Method or Accelerated NeuroRegulation technique more recently. It is based upon the work and clinical experience and practice of Dr. Andre Waismann. He is a medical doctor practicing in Israel. What he found was that there were basically very weak treatment protocols and procedures for treating people suffering with addictions to opiate drugs. This class of drugs include heroin and prescribed medicines like Codeine, Percocet, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, etc. It is not the generic or proprietary brand that makes a difference, it is simply the chemical make-up.

These opiate drugs have a specific patter of attack on the central nervous system, which is where the breakthrough came for Dr. Waismann. Before him, no one was attempting to treat patients in this way or with regard to this type of philosophy. Basically, because the harsh withdrawal symptoms, a rapid opiate detox intuitively would make great sense.

Accelerated Neuro-Regulation (ANR) as it is more recently termed, is the process of having a team of doctors and/or nurses working with a patient under anesthesia and infused with medical detox substances to basically eliminate an addiction and mitigate withdrawal symptoms in one day. Actually, it is more like 4 hours, with 24-48 hour follow up in the rapid detox centers observation area to ensure that your body handled everything appropriately.

So, I was at the market yesterday grocery shopping with my fiance yesterday. We bought chicken, vegetables and some prawns. But seriously, I felt like it was more of a trip in discovering myself. I discovered that I kinda dislike markets – especially wet markets. I almost died when my feet got wet from the water on the floor. All I wanted was to run to the nearest water tap and get my feet cleaned. However, the floors are really wet so of course, I couldn’t run.

It was pretty sad at the market. When I saw some chickens got slaughtered for us buyers, my heart sank. It felt like we’re killing another living thing in order to satisfy our needs. Somehow, it just felt wrong… Maybe the word “vegetarian” would suit me most?

Anyway, I don’t want to talk about it anymore. I think visiting the electronics store is so much fun than going to the market. Right? :-)

This is the view I see whenever I’m at the balcony:

You see, I’m not afraid of height that much but the view from 16th floor sure gave me chills. I used to tell Bunny how gayat I am, seeing the view from the top of this condo. Even when waving him bye before he goes to work every morning from the balcony made my kaki sejuk.

Can you imagine how a person would look like jumping off from 16th floor? Tulang pun ndak nampak oh maybe. :-P That’s why it is important to have some safety products installed at the balcony – especially when you have pets at home. I wouldn’t want my cat to jump on the balcony and landing on the wrong spot which eventually brought him down to…. eeek! Nevermind.