Page 10
® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai IssueCounty #37 September 10th 2018 TidbitsCounty, Dallas
Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
Curing Drug Addiction
Every once in a while I learn of a medical treatment so profound, with the potential to positively affect so many lives, that I know I must obtain the training needed to provide this to my patients. And I have done just that this week, with a treatment called IV NAD. NAD, or Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, is a molecule found in all living cells. It is essential for life and for energy production, DNA cellular repair, and regulation of circadian rhythm and gene expression. The levels of NAD decline as we age, which can lead to fatigue and cognitive impairment, among other things. But even more profoundly, it can completely eliminate the physical symptoms of drug withdrawal and drug cravings. IV NAD is used with a particular protocol for drug addictions, and eliminates the cravings of the drug, any drug, including: alcohol, opiates, cocaine, meth, heroin, methadone, valium, crack, marijuana, and suboxone. The IV is given for 10 days on average, and the patient leaves the clinic without the cravings they had before and the continual desire for their drug of choice. At the same time, it is brain restorative, removing brain fog and allowing for clearer thoughts, while allowing more normal sleep patterns. Testimonies from patients that have used NAD: “It was a miracle to me. I thought I would never be free of my addiction. I didn’t want to my family to know, especially
www.tidbitscda.com
my little children, so I traveled to obtain the treatment on my own. It wasn’t easy for me, but I did it and now I’m free at last. It is hard to believe it has been six years ago”. “Before I took the treatment I would spend all my mental energy on one or two things. I would either think about how I was going to get what I wanted or how I was not going to give into my cravings. I was always fighting myself. Now I have all this mental energy to use on my business.” “I have been to 3 inpatient and 4 outpatient rehab facilities for heroin, and never stayed clean for more than one month after completing the programs. After the NAD treatment, I had no cravings whatsoever and was able to go back to school and get my education. I am now able to give back to others, and this treatment literally saved my life.” “I got addicted during college and became very depressed. I was so full of shame. I wanted to drop out of school, but I was fortunate enough to have the treatment and stopped the craziness in my life. I graduated and am now happily married with a beautiful child. I have been clean and sober since my treatment in 2002.” “It is my professional opinion that IV NAD is the missing link in the treatment of chemical dependency. I have witnessed the astonishing differences between clients who have had NAD and those who have not. Those fortunate to have had this treatment experience no reported cravings for their drug of choice. Because the craving phenomenon is the main cause for most chemical dependency relapses, eliminating the cravings will increase the recovery success rate tremendously”. This is by a substance abuse counselor. This can be life saving for many, and I will start using IV NAD to help those who are struggling to eliminate the hold that drugs and alcohol can have on their lives. If you want to learn more, call for a consultation and see how we can help. Healthy Living Liberty Lake 509-924-6199.
Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.