Drug rehab clinic: Successful drug rehab therapy at a certified private clinic

The highly intensive psychotherapy provided at our clinic enables anyone dependent on drugs to permanently overcome their addiction. Individual and group discussions every workday mean that the causes of their drug use can be thoroughly addressed. We also offer:

• A gentle therapeutic programme that eases the withdrawal symptoms
• A multiprofessional team of first-class doctors & therapists
• Individual treatment
• Treatment of accompanying conditions
• Significantly above-average number of staff & discreet treatment
• The promotion of acceptance & understanding of the condition
• A tranquil location & comfortable amenities with hotel character

The stay at our drug rehab clinic usually lasts several weeks and varies depending on the drug in question and your personal situation. In case of multiple dependencies – such as an additional dependence on alcohol – or accompanying mental health issues, a longer stay can be expected from the outset.

Addictions are so varied that it is impossible to make general assumptions in advance concerning the nature of the drug withdrawal symptoms. The substance used, the amount consumed and the duration of use, an individual’s constitution and potential psychological disorders, all ultimately influence the scope of the withdrawal symptoms. In addition to a strong craving for the drug, the following symptoms can occur:

• Sweating, trembling & inner restlessness
• Aching limbs & general weakness
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Circulation disorders & temperature fluctuations
• Mental disorders & seizures
• Anxiety & depression
• Confusion (psychotic states)
• Suicidal tendencies

Aside from the burden of untreated withdrawal symptoms, which frequently results in failure, going cold turkey is not like a standard withdrawal process in which the causes of the drug addiction are addressed. This is especially important for long-term abstinence. Relapses are thus pre-programmed and in the case of opiate dependence, for instance, can result in a lethal overdose.

Compared to the drug rehab unit of a hospital, withdrawal and detoxification at the My Way Betty Ford Klinik take place simultaneously. There is no need for separate applications for withdrawal therapy/medical rehabilitation and patients work with the same doctors and therapists who they have already come to trust. While addicts must often wait several weeks for a place at a public rehab centre, during which time they frequently build up renewed resistance to therapy and are at increased risk of relapse, the transition to holistic therapy at a private rehab clinic, where all aspects of the addiction are addressed, is seamless.

Accompanying psychological issues (comorbidities) such as depression and anxiety disorders are closely linked to addiction. Given the interplay between substance and mental disorders, it is important to treat both conditions simultaneously. Our doctors and therapists therefore specialise in guideline-oriented treatment of these conditions, referred to as double diagnoses. Treatment of comorbidities can commence as soon as inpatient treatment begins. If the issues and symptoms are severe, such treatment can be extended beyond the regular duration of rehab.

Experience has shown that family plays an extremely important role in the success of rehab. After all, they can encourage an addict to persevere and strengthen their resolve to remain clean after therapy. But the opposite may also apply, for instance, if patients have come from a situation in which the family is dysfunctional and laden with conflict. Our drug rehab clinic therefore actively involves family members in discussions, seminars and family constellation therapy.

Anyone undergoing inpatient rehab at our clinic is welcome to do so under an alias to ensure that nobody knows their real name. If you would prefer your rehab to remain anonymous, please inform us prior to admission so that we can make the appropriate formal arrangements.

Since our concept has been carefully conceived, dropouts tend to be rare. A motivational crisis cannot be ruled out, however. The initial days of physical withdrawal are the worst, as the mind and body constantly crave the addictive substance. Timely support from a personal therapist is important in such instances. Depending on the situation, the medication can be changed, or additional therapies offered to overcome the withdrawal syndrome. We will certainly find a way together to make the withdrawal process more tolerable.

Besides the intensive psychotherapeutic support, we offer our patients a wide range of additional therapies. These include treatments for alleviating the withdrawal symptoms, such as neuroelectric stimulation (NES), acupuncture and biofeedback.

Patients without transport who are unable or unwilling to travel by train can make use of our nationwide transfer service, which provides door-to-door transfers to our clinic in Bad Brückenau. Please contact us if you need assistance with a transfer.

Our clinic is an open house, so you are free to move between your room and the communal areas and outdoor space as you wish. There is an inviting lounge with TV, library and board games; outside, on the grounds of the clinic, is a volleyball court, badminton court and ping-pong table, as well as a sun deck. After the first few days of detox, moreover, you will have sufficient therapy-free time to enjoy excursions into the surrounding area or Rhön Mountains.