The first rehab opens in Dubai

The first clinic for the treatment of drug addicts opens in Dubai.

Dubai, UAE. The first clinic for the treatment of drug addicts, Erada Rehab and Treatment Center, is opened in Dubai, designed for both citizens of the country and expatriates. "We came to say that we will treat everyone who needs help. If you have a drug problem, we are open for you," said Dr. Mohammed Fayek, Erada's Executive Director.

He specified that all applicants would be safe during treatment, despite the fact that the use of hard drugs such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine is a criminal offense in the UAE. The clinic is located far from the city center, in the Al Khawaneej area, close to private stables and consists of a main building, six villas and a common courtyard, where patients can relax. The clinic already has over 50 employees, including rehabilitation specialists, including American and British doctors.

The rehabilitation program consists of 12 steps, similar to the program for getting rid of alcohol dependence. Among the best practices are programs of neuromodulation and transmagnetic stimulation of the brain. The clinic is ready for 50 patients, including those who are addicted to illicit drugs. "In our region, the most common drug dependence is on drugs that should only be prescribed by prescription. Among them are tramadol and muscle relaxants," said Fayek.

At the first - biological stage - doctors will alleviate the painful symptoms of withdrawal symptoms and conduct detoxification. After this, within 10 weeks, patients will receive social rehabilitation, in which the family of the addicted will participate. In the course of treatment, sports, walks, trips to museums and the zoo are supposed. In addition, patients will communicate with spiritual leaders - in accordance with a commitment to a particular religion.

As the head physician of the clinic, Dr. Hamdi Moselhi, noted, international practice shows that the cure rate in patients who have undergone rehab leaves 60 - 80%, and only 20% die from drug overdose and related complications. It should be noted that the first rehabilitation center in the UAE has been operating in Abu Dhabi for many years, it is supported by rehabilitation departments at Al Amal and Rashid hospitals.

According to Rehab doctors, this type of treatment is currently not covered by medical insurance, but treatment prices will be affordable. Hot line: +971 4 2399992.

It is worth recalling that the legislation of the UAE was significantly relaxed in relation to people who use drugs: instead of imprisonment, a sentence in the form of community service or fines is now often passed. Since October last year, if a drug addict is transferred by his family to a rehabilitation center, he will not face prison sentences.

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