Some narcotics are harder to eliminate from the system than others, and especially it is true about new, highly dangerous and addictive substances, also known as street drugs. A modern form of drug abuse includes usage of such agents as brake cleansers, cold medication, acetone, and different chemical household products, which are enhailed, swallowed, smoked, or injected. These drugs produce a long-lasting euphoric effect and can make users behave in a compulsive way and go for days without sleep. Long-term consequences of taking street drugs include loss of teeth, rapid aging, developing of facial sores and ulcers, suicidal depression, and steady deterioration of the brain and other parts of the nervous system. Quitting any drug addiction is very hard, but withdrawal from street drugs and particularly meth is much more severe. Recovery takes longer and users have to be placed in a structured environment in order to get a chance to succeed in their drug rehabilitation. For addicts of cocaine and crack, about four months of expensive and intense therapy are needed, with subsequent out-patient treatment, but still with no guarantees of complete cure.

Modern rehab centers apply different methods, both scientific and traditional, pharmaceutical and even spiritual, in order to help their patient beat off their potentially deadly drug addictions. Some of current detoxifications techniques, which are particularly worth mentioning, are the Waismann Rapid Detoxification Method and the rehab method developed by L. Ron Hubbard.

The Waismann Rapid Detoxification Method was invented in Israel by doctor Waismann 14 years ago. It is applied in his clinic in Israel and also by Dr. Bernstein, who was personally trained by Waismann, at Garden Grove Hospital in the USA. The Waismann Method is claimed to be very efficient when patients require fast detoxification from opiates, painkillers, such as OxyContin, and heroin. It allows to quickly eliminate opiate addiction without unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, shaking, and sweating. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and costs about $15,000. The patient undergoes a special detox operation, during which the opiates are flushed out of the system and drugs to shut down the brain euphoria receptors are applied. Although the method remains controversial, it promises a pain-free chance to get rid of opiates' dependency and, therefore, attracts many addicts who do not trust traditional rehab methods that use methadone and intensive therapy.

1) Aerobic type of exercise, with an emphasis on stimulation of circulation;
2) Sauna to enhance sweating;
3) Special regimen of dietary supplements, such as minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids, with increasing doses of niacin to effect the turnover of fats;
4) Increased liquids in the diet;
5) Nutritious regimen emphasising fresh veggies and fruits; and
6) Healthy daily schedule with plenty of sleep.

Another promising drug rehabilitation program with a high success rate is called a "real-life rehab".It puts emphasis on creating a therapeutic environment similar to that of "real life". The recovery program offers drug addicts a chance to make a steady transition to a drug-free life. The holistic approach to treatment is applied and patients are rehabilitated in a comfortable housing environment.