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About PROMETA

What is the PROMETA Treatment Program?

PROMETA is an integrated, physician-based treatment program that is designed to target the adverse changes in brain chemistry that occur with alcohol abuse , cocaine, or methamphetamine (meth) addiction.

Unlike traditional "drug rehab" or "alcohol detox," PROMETA treatments are generally performed in an outpatient setting and typically require just 3 visits* for the initial treatment, followed by one month of prescription medications and nutritional supplements as well as ongoing professional counseling.

The PROMETA Treatment Programs include:

  1. The initial treatment involves prescription medication and nutritional supplements administered in a physician-supervised setting.
  2. The patient then receives one month of prescription medications and nutritional supplements.
  3. Professional counseling following the initial treatment typically includes individual and/or group therapy.

There are Two PROMETA Treatments:

*Treatment for cocaine or methamphetamine dependence includes a second physician-supervised treatment of 2 visits on consecutive days, about 3 weeks after the initial treatment.

Breaking the Cycle of Dependence

Repeated drug use causes brain adaptations that produce cravings , leading to more drug use. PROMETA is an integrated, physician-based that is designed to help reduce your cravings and reverse some brain adaptations, helping maintain your abstinence.

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PROMETA Treatments Are Not for Everyone

Treatments with PROMETA are not appropriate for everyone. The PROMETA-treating physician must make the treatment decision for each individual patient regarding the appropriateness of using the PROMETA Treatment Program during detoxification or any other stage of recovery.

PROMETA Treatments are not designed for use with those diagnosed with dependence to opiates, benzodiazepines, or addictive substances other than alcohol or stimulants. PROMETA Treatments may not be appropriate for use in all patients, and should not be used in women who are or who plan to be pregnant or nursing during the course of treatment. PROMETA Treatments are not designed for use in patients under the age of 18. Other prescribing restrictions may apply.

Hythiam® does not provide medical advice or medical treatment, and makes no claims about the effectiveness and suitability of PROMETA Treatments in general or for any individual patient.

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* Additional clinical studies are under way to evaluate the PROMETA® Treatment Program and to confirm reports from physicians using the PROMETA Treatment Program in their practices. Only a physician licensed to treat with the PROMETA Treatment Program can determine if they are appropriate for any individual patient. The medications used in the PROMETA Treatment Program are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for uses other than treating dependence on alcohol, cocaine or methamphetamine. Therefore, the risks and benefits of using these medications to treat dependence on these substances have not been evaluated by the FDA.

The information provided herein is for general education purposes only and is not medical advice. Hythiam does not provide treatment or make treatment recommendations. Hythiam does not practice medicine or provide medical care to patients.

©2007 Hythiam, Inc. All rights reserved. The PROMETA Treatment Program are proprietary, patented and patent pending. Hythiam, the Hythiam logo, PROMETA, the PROMETA Treatment Program, and the PROMETA logo are trademarks of Hythiam, Inc. Hythiam does not manufacture, distribute, or sell any medications and has no relationship with any manufacturers or distributors of medications used in the PROMETA Treatment Program.