Will I be smoke free after
the first treatment ?
Yes. You will be a non-smokers after the first treatment. We provide you with behavior modification exercises prior to your first visit to help you address the mental part of the addiction and to make your smoking cessation process both easy and enjoyable. Some people want follow-up appointments because their addiction is more severe than others. The first treatment makes you feel 10 days into the future; the second, makes you feel 20 days into the future ... bypassing the worst part of any addiction ... the first 21 days. Does the treatment hurt
?
No. The treatment is very relaxing and your body will feel like it did before you ever smoked ! During the treatment, you feel a mild warming sensation, sometimes all over
the body. If you are stressed, you may feel your tight muscles
relaxing.
People with emphysema often carry a "weight" on their
chest. During the treatment, people report, "
I feel like a weight is lifting off my chest!"
The treatment is so relaxing, some people fall asleep
and some snore! How is our program stronger than others
?
Based on rapid drug detox, our program takes 1 to 3 days to complete and includes weight-loss and weight prevention techniques. Other treatment programs, "drag out" the smoking cessation process with drugs, gimmicks, and nicotine replacement therapies. We help you prepare and then "nix the habit" , immediately! Will I feel drugged after the
treatment;
can I drive myself home ? No You will NOT feel drugged. There are no medicines or drugs involved. Yes You can drive yourself home. I am 6 weeks pregnant .
Is the treatment safe for me ? Yes
The treatment is safe ... the relaxation and energy you feel after the treatment is worth a million dollars ! Smoking during pregnancy is not safe and can harm your child. I have an "erection" problem; Will the treatment help with this? Yes Smoking can definitely interfere with blood circulation and erections. Most erections return with full vigor within 3 days to one week, unless you are morbidly obese or on a regime of heavy medications. Can anyone have the
treatment?
Yes
The treatment is safe for all people ... even those with heart problems, pace makers, children and people on heavy medications ! This treatment does NOT interfere with any
medications you may now be taking. What should I expect on my first visit ?
Other than leaving as a non-smoker, YOU will leave with a calm, mellow and relaxed feeling. The ear stimulation treatment blocks the cravings and your body feels as though you have not had the drug for 10 days, by-passing the worst part of any addiction or withdrawal period.
If you prefer, we schedule a follow-up visit for a reinforcement treatment just to make sure you are past the addiction. (This second visit helps you to feel 10 more days into the future ... bypassing the 21 days of making and breaking old habits. )
Does this treatment help with depression and anxiety ?
Yes The treatment gives you energy and passively releases endorphins ... the body's naturally producing "feel good" drugs. We have found most people who suffer from depression and anxiety receive the greatest benefits by changing to a healthy diet and learning to address their problems in a more positive manner. We help you achieve these goals. For thousands of years, the Oriental Natives have used this treatment for "fine-tuning" the body. They call it"releasing the chi" . Can you treat alcoholism with this treatment ?
Yes Many people have used our program for their addiction to alcohol. The treatment program for alcohol addiction lasts for 5 weeks combined with the suggestion of a nutritious diet to fill the void and an outside support system such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Does this treatment help prevent weight gain ?
I am already 20 pounds overweight. If I gain weight, I will just die! Yes Thousands of people have used this treatment to lose weight. We offer a weight-loss program to non-smokers, as well. Many people like to combine the two programs ... but for those who are not overweight, and simply fear weight gain, we include tools and offer suggestions for preventing weight gain during the program for smoking cessation. People have followed these simple suggestions and have lost as much as 6 to 14 pounds in one week ! We offer a discount for those who want to combine the 2 programs. I do not smoke, but I want to lose
weight.
How much can I expect to lose with your program ? We have seen as much weight loss as 28 pounds in one month and 42 pounds in 2 months. We believe in an aggressive weight-loss plan. Within
3 days you will see a difference in your weight and energy
level. Will this treatment help with Hot Flashes ?
Yes ! Hot flashes disappear completely in 1 to 2 weeks. Hot flashes and other health related issues are addressed in our Food Addiction Program. The treatments block the cravings for the undesired foods. We will teach you to look at food as a fuel instead of entertainment. Does Insurance cover the program ? Sometimes, but not usually. United Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield have given reimbursement for some people in the past. Those "lucky" or "persistent" people reported that they submitted their receipts (sometimes more than once) along with a detailed letter requesting reimbursement. Insurance does not usually cover our program because this is considered to be an "alternative treatment program", i.e., treatment without the use of drugs and surgery. Our treatment protocol is a very ancient technique, used by Europe and Asia for thousands of years !
We have many different programs and offer discounts when combining the programs. Comparing Our Program To Others
The STOP
Clinic was introduced to the public in 1992 ... a time when smoking was still
popular. Earlier in 1992, the nicotine patch was introduced by Dr. Rhodes with
Duke University.
These 2 programs were
“Pioneers” of their times in the Raleigh/Durham, Research Triangle Park area.
Since 1995, several smoking cessation programs have
"sprung up." Below, we will attempt to introduce you to other available methods,
giving the pros and cons and comparing them to our program. Keep in mind that many of the methods are new and
the success they are claiming are based on programs other than their
own. The STOP Clinic: Ear stimulation treatments (auricular therapy) combined with counseling and follow-up support. Counseling sessions offer behavior modification techniques and tools used to address the mental part of the addiction; treatment, using mild electrical stimulation, blocks cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment and behavior modification prevents weight gain that is usually associated with smoking cessation. We have a 95 Percent Success Rate. Follow-up visits for on-going support, are available. Ear Acupuncture: This treatment, using needles instead of electrical stimulation, is also known as auricular therapy. Acupuncture is considered to be an invasive treatment, due to needles breaking the skin. Because of the mild bleeding, care needs to be taken to prevent infections and/or the transference of blood; i.e., concerns with hepatitis, HIV, etc. Effectiveness of this treatment increases when counseling is included. The "SHOT": Poplular
in the Raleigh/Durham area during 2007 era, but not so popular now. The "shot" (injected into the
ear) stimulates the same 10th cranial nerve that The STOP Clinic's treatment
stimulates. We are stimulating the nerve with a mild electrical
stimulation instead of using needles or medications.
The "shot" is a very dangerous and invasive treatment, causing extreme drowsiness and sometimes vomiting for up to 3 days. Some have experienced allergic reactions to the "shot" and hospitalization. Others have experienced temporary memory loss or disorientation. Most providers of "The SHOT" require another 2 weeks of medications after the initial "shot". Because of the dangers associated with this treatment, it is usually administered in a hospital setting, near an emergency room. Those with heart related problems, pregnant, or on medications are usually denied this treatment. The "shot" can be a very dangerous procedure. Hypnosis: The STOP Clinic teaches self hypnosis techniques (when needed) for those struggling with negative thoughts which can sabotage one's success. Hypnosis is relaxing and most affective for treating stress, trauma and phobias. For weight-loss, hypnosis could only work if the client is willing to make major diet and life style changes. Hypnosis alone, would not lead to weight-loss. Laser Treatment: The laser is similar to acupuncture, but not as strong. Clients who have already tried the laser treatment, report our treatment to be ten times stronger than the laser treatment. ( We have found the laser to be more effective for the stimulation of collagen, to reduce wrinkles, than for treating addictions. )
The "Staple": Invasive treatment of placing a staple in the ear, offering a placebo affect. ... an ancient procedure and has been around as long as acupuncture itself, a.k.a. "pierced ears". The Staple is not a good method for either addictions or weight-loss.
Nicotine Patch: Nicotine replacement therapy often delivers more nicotine into the bloodstream than you would receive if you were smoking. If you smoke less than a pack a day, the patch may deliver too much nicotine into the bloodstream and cause an allergic reaction and sickness. The patch can help eliminate the habit of the hand to mouth motion for the more habitual smokers. Use of the patch can cause severe night sweats and nightmares. Success rate is less than 20 percent. Nicorette Gum: Nicotine replacement therapy sometimes causes a person to trade one addiction for another. This gum is highly addictive. (We have treated people who have been addicted for more than 12 years to the gum!) Nicotine Lozenges: This nicotine replacement therapy is not as addictive as the Nicorette gum. Using this just provides another form of nicotine delivery. Zyban (aka Welbutrin): If you are not used to taking an antidepressant, this prescribed medication may cause headaches, dizziness, a drugged feeling or disorientation. For some, side affects have been depression and suicidal tendencies. (Popular before 2007, but was replaced with the drug Chantix.) Chantix, NicVax, etc.: Chantix is perhaps
the most popular drug offered by the great Pharma. Yet, it can be a dangerous, long and drawn out process. The patient
has to take this drug for 2 or 3 months.
Chantix is not recommended for children under the age of 18, or if you are "allergic to anything in it", according to the information pamphlets enclosed in the prescription package. You should also avoid Chantix if you are on insulin, asthma medications, blood thinners, have kidney problems, are pregnant, or hope to be pregnant, or are breast feeding. Possible side effects are nausea, constipation, gas, vomiting and suicidal tendencies. Package Label Posted: 9/23/2008
"Cold Turkey": Admirable approach to stop smoking, but not necessary. Some people are more addicted to nicotine than others. Some people, simply, have a long term habit and are not necessarily addicted to the nicotine. (Just like alcohol; not everyone who drinks is addicted to alcohol.) These people wake up one day and declare to never smoke again! This, however, is not the normal reaction to nicotine addiction. Most people seek help to deal with the nicotine cravings and withdrawals. We Can Guarantee Your Success !
Knowledge is POWER... Stop smoking
after one treatment... Lose many unwanted pounds in just one month... Replace
the things in your life that are causing you problems... Replace "bad" food with
good foods that give you energy and
vitality.
You can give up any drug (and many diseases) forever. A disease cannot live in a healthy environment. Thousands of people have made life style changes with our program. Referred by many Physicians and
Dentists ... most referrals are by former patients, Medical Doctors and
Dentists!
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