Rapid detox can be controversial because while it sounds appealing to skip the worst parts of withdrawal, there are real risks involved with the anesthesia procedure. The bigger issue is that it only addresses the physical dependence, not the psychological aspects of addiction. Been reading about this at https://unitedrecoveryproject.com/rehab-blog/rapid-detox/ and learned that many people still need extensive therapy and support afterward. Recovery is about more than just getting through withdrawal - you need tools for staying clean long-term