Australian Senate Inquiry Investigating ScientologyChurch of Scientology in France convicted of organized fraud!Infinite Complacency: Must-read commentary on the Scientology Fraud Verdicts
Novus Medical Detox and the Prescription Addiction Radio Show Unveil New Website to Petition FDA to Ban OxyContinNovus Medical Detox and the Prescription Addiction Radio Show have created a new website, www.BanOxycontin.com, to gather signatures on a petition to the FDA to ban the substance that they claim is essentially the molecular equivalent of heroin.Tampa, FL May 13, 2009 -- A new website, http://www.BanOxycontin.com, designed to gather signatures on a petition was unveiled after a recent meeting before the FDA. The United States Federal Drug Administration held an "invitation only" meeting on May 5, 2009 in Rockville, Maryland, as an opportunity to gather testimony about the need for serious restrictions on the use of narcotic opioids such as OxyContin and methadone. Invited to this meeting were Steven L. Hayes, Director of Novus Medical Detox Center, Larry Golbom, pharmacist and host of the Prescription Addiction Radio Show on WGUL in Tampa, Marti Hottenstein of HARMD, Dr. Art Van Zee, Pete Jackson and other members of the Advocates For Prescription Opioid Drug Reform (APODR).
On the page linked: "The process is based on the book, Clear Body Clear Mind, by L. Ron Hubbard."I had to look quite a bit through the various pages to find any reference to Hubbard-which is why I said they seemed to be burying the link.
This is where detox for the newport beach narconon clients was being done in the past. Not sure where the clients come from now.This company was owned by a scientologist and has changed hands a few times. Last I heard it was being managed by a scientologist who used to work for the previous owner.
Data is updated weekly and is current as of Friday, January 22, 2010. It is not a complete or certified record of the entity.Entity Name: PUR DETOX, INC.Entity Number: C3016334Date Filed: 06/14/2007Status: ACTIVEJurisdiction: CALIFORNIAEntity Address: 22156 TAMA DRIVEEntity City, State, Zip: LAKE FOREST CA 92630Agent for Service of Process: MYLES BINFORDAgent Address: 2949 S COAST HWYAgent City, State, Zip: LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651
I also found this so someone has picked up the connection:http://wiki.whyweprotest.net/Narconon_centers
Thanks who me?It looks like Dr. Allan Sosin is associated with this Narconon affiliate. He has some interesting things to say in this series of YT videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxURZXgrLSUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM1oz1VOKzYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1WgWAp-zmo
http://www.novusdetox.com/
mefree. It is rather odd, that Most of the staff are scientologists, yet the use of (buprenorphine) within their opioid treatment protocol has me a little flummoxed to say the least. Buprenorphine has several uses, including use within the psychiatric community.More research is needed on this unusual group.
Ethercat, I can't recall and I am too tired to look at the moment, if I posted on another thread about Alternatvetomedscenter/ ATMC being kicked out of the San Francisco location with the help of several able neighborhood associations http://missionlocal.org/2009/04/nutritional-detox-facility-gets-walloped/forcing Murphy to move the facility to the current one in Tucson. Previously he worked with New Life Center SF (SBDC- Social Betterment Development Co) on incorporating his own 'tech' for cleansing the mind and body of psych drug effects mixed with Hubbard's program based upon the book 'Clear Body Clear Mind'. When they were in SF, ATMC used Dr. Travis Svensson, a non-scientologist, as his detox doc. After they moved, I did a cursory look at the doctor he was using and found no connection with Scn.FYI, readers, ATMC is similar to what Hayes, et al, are doing, except Lyle Murphy adds his food theory to the program and he is not a scientologist - he's what Scns call an 'illegal PC' because of his psych history- they don't want him. He contracted with ABLE on the Clear Mind Clear Body and other Narconon related materials previously when he was in SF. Yes, his program is dangerous.
( Sorry I can't edit this tonite. I am struggling with the scrolling thing here.)
Legitimate organizations do not register through a proxy, they don't need to hide who they are.
Quote from: SocialTransparency on January 21, 2010, 23:55It is rather odd, that Most of the staff are scientologists, yet the use of (buprenorphine) within their opioid treatment protocol has me a little flummoxed to say the least. Buprenorphine has several uses, including use within the psychiatric community.What they are doing is going after the millions who are hooked on methodone and Heroin. Drs routinely use Buprenorphine to wean a patient off of heroin or methodone just before medically supervised detox. It's used for short term to get them through the rough transition off drugs into detox. The scientologists like Hayes saw an untapped public here, one they can make big bucks on. Obviously ABLE, International realized they could make more money this way, too, off of royalties on the sauna tech.
It is rather odd, that Most of the staff are scientologists, yet the use of (buprenorphine) within their opioid treatment protocol has me a little flummoxed to say the least. Buprenorphine has several uses, including use within the psychiatric community.
Dr. X made a lot of money by prescribing the drug Suboxone to opioid dependent people, much in the way a drug dealer sells drugs to an addict. We believe that this was a money making scam and that Dr. X is a fraud. Suboxone is supposed to be prescribed in conjunction with therapy, counseling and contact with your doctor. According to the Suboxone website (http://www.suboxone.com):"During induction, daily appointments are not uncommon. This allows your doctor to adjust for your withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Induction can last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. Urine drug screening at every visit is also fairly standard during induction. Patients whose SUBOXONE dose may be too low often use other drugs to try to suppress the withdrawal symptoms and cravings; doctors look for this when evaluating whether a patient is at the right dose.StabilizationDuring stabilization, your SUBOXONE dose is "fine tuned" about once a week, as needed. The goal is to find a dose where your withdrawal symptoms and cravings are suppressed, and you experience minimal to no side effects. You and your doctor will discuss your treatment options going forward, specifically, maintenance versus medically supervised withdrawal.Once your dose is stabilized, the maintenance phase of treatment begins. During maintenance, your treatment compliance and progress will continue to be monitored. Participation in some form of behavioral counseling is strongly recommended to maximize the likelihood of your treatment success. You and your doctor will discuss counseling options that meet your needs. Your doctor may request urine samples from time to time. Some doctors find urine testing a helpful part of treatment because by verifying the absence of opioids in your system they can evaluate the effectiveness of your SUBOXONE dose. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the role of urine testing in treatment. During your ongoing maintenance treatment, your doctor will want to know if you experience any cravings. If you do, your dose may need to be adjusted. Appointments are usually scheduled on a weekly basis, however, if treatment progress is good and goals are met, monthly visits may eventually be considered sufficient. The maintenance phase can last anywhere from weeks to years—depending on what you, your doctor, and, possibly, your therapist or counselor determine is best for your individual needs."Dr. X does not do any of this. Dr. X merely doles out the drug in the form of a prescription and takes your money. Dr. X has never taken urine or blood tests and in essence has taken her patients' "word-for-it" that they even have an addiction.Dr. X does nothing more than get you addicted to a new drug, collect your money, send you on your way, and repeat the cycle when you run out. She is not available for calls. A woman, Donna, who is not a medical professional is occassionally there to read information off of a Suboxone informational sheet, but more probably, you've called an gotten an "answering service."When questioned about any of this Dr. X has become extremely defensive, angry and suspicious. She talks about a "CEO" who owns X Medical Center. She states that it she is only following the instructions of her CEO.Today X Medical Center is suddenly CLOSING DOWN. Patients were NOT PHONED.
Quote from: Mary_McConnell on January 28, 2010, 23:40Quote from: SocialTransparency on January 21, 2010, 23:55It is rather odd, that Most of the staff are scientologists, yet the use of (buprenorphine) within their opioid treatment protocol has me a little flummoxed to say the least. Buprenorphine has several uses, including use within the psychiatric community.What they are doing is going after the millions who are hooked on methodone and Heroin. Drs routinely use Buprenorphine to wean a patient off of heroin or methodone just before medically supervised detox. It's used for short term to get them through the rough transition off drugs into detox. The scientologists like Hayes saw an untapped public here, one they can make big bucks on. Obviously ABLE, International realized they could make more money this way, too, off of royalties on the sauna tech. I don't want to post a wall of text here. So, I will link to this wikipedia article, and just mention that there are some important considerations in the administration of Buprenorphine (Buprenex, Suboxone, Subutex) in which careful monitoring is required. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprenorphine#Dependence_treatmentI have been hearing about fraud cases involving Suboxone. Some examples: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20061104/BUSINESS/611040355?Title=Cardiologist-charged-with-fraudhttp://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/cape_may/article_26f5e39c-7360-5c2d-938b-0ed501247dcb.htmlForums or blogs that discuss suboxone as a scam and some quotes: http://www.drugs.com/forum/featured-conditions/suboxone-scam-46769.htmlhttp://roycemedicalcenter.blogspot.com/QuoteDr. X made a lot of money by prescribing the drug Suboxone to opioid dependent people, much in the way a drug dealer sells drugs to an addict. We believe that this was a money making scam and that Dr. X is a fraud. Suboxone is supposed to be prescribed in conjunction with therapy, counseling and contact with your doctor. According to the Suboxone website (http://www.suboxone.com):"During induction, daily appointments are not uncommon. This allows your doctor to adjust for your withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Induction can last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. Urine drug screening at every visit is also fairly standard during induction. Patients whose SUBOXONE dose may be too low often use other drugs to try to suppress the withdrawal symptoms and cravings; doctors look for this when evaluating whether a patient is at the right dose.StabilizationDuring stabilization, your SUBOXONE dose is "fine tuned" about once a week, as needed. The goal is to find a dose where your withdrawal symptoms and cravings are suppressed, and you experience minimal to no side effects. You and your doctor will discuss your treatment options going forward, specifically, maintenance versus medically supervised withdrawal.Once your dose is stabilized, the maintenance phase of treatment begins. During maintenance, your treatment compliance and progress will continue to be monitored. Participation in some form of behavioral counseling is strongly recommended to maximize the likelihood of your treatment success. You and your doctor will discuss counseling options that meet your needs. Your doctor may request urine samples from time to time. Some doctors find urine testing a helpful part of treatment because by verifying the absence of opioids in your system they can evaluate the effectiveness of your SUBOXONE dose. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the role of urine testing in treatment. During your ongoing maintenance treatment, your doctor will want to know if you experience any cravings. If you do, your dose may need to be adjusted. Appointments are usually scheduled on a weekly basis, however, if treatment progress is good and goals are met, monthly visits may eventually be considered sufficient. The maintenance phase can last anywhere from weeks to years—depending on what you, your doctor, and, possibly, your therapist or counselor determine is best for your individual needs."Dr. X does not do any of this. Dr. X merely doles out the drug in the form of a prescription and takes your money. Dr. X has never taken urine or blood tests and in essence has taken her patients' "word-for-it" that they even have an addiction.Dr. X does nothing more than get you addicted to a new drug, collect your money, send you on your way, and repeat the cycle when you run out. She is not available for calls. A woman, Donna, who is not a medical professional is occassionally there to read information off of a Suboxone informational sheet, but more probably, you've called an gotten an "answering service."When questioned about any of this Dr. X has become extremely defensive, angry and suspicious. She talks about a "CEO" who owns X Medical Center. She states that it she is only following the instructions of her CEO.Today X Medical Center is suddenly CLOSING DOWN. Patients were NOT PHONED.
As the years go by, this slow yet calculated love bombing will smooth over scientology's tainted past. That is when we, the informed citizens come into play. We KNOW. We see the scam. It would be a wonderfully thing to hear how many people have come across anti-narCONon sites and were steered clear of them by the factual information about them on the internet. Alas, ours will be a silent victory, of which I am more than comfortable with.
...or perhaps, another sign of desperation?
Although almost completely opposite, Dual Diagnosis and Drug Rehabilitation are two terms which are seeming to more and more become synonymous in the field of addiction as time passes. Many addicts are being diagnosed for mental disorder for things like Depression, ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, and even Schizophrenia. The sad part is that this is occurring more and more and often diagnosed while an individual is still not free of the effects of drug addiction which can lead, and often does, to misdiagnosis. And while it is the “goal” of most drug rehab programs to get people off of drugs, the exact opposite happens and the addicted person will actually be put on drugs to handle these “mental illnesses”. The problem is quite visible when you look at this approach and see that there are severe side effects and still, very low success rates associated with the dual diagnosis approach.
13. Do you take insurance? If not, do you provide organized, coded insurance forms? No, but we provide forms.15. Is there a reason you might not bill for an office visit? No
