Mental Health & Addiction Medicine
Substance Addiction Treatment Center (AMATEM)
Structured inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders, including medically supervised detoxification, psychotherapy, and long-term relapse prevention within Turkey's national AMATEM program.
About this service
The Substance Addiction Treatment Center (AMATEM) at Mersin University Hospital provides structured, evidence-based care for adults with alcohol and substance use disorders as part of Turkey's national AMATEM network. Treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessment, followed by medically supervised detoxification on a dedicated inpatient unit where withdrawal is managed safely and comfortably. Beyond the acute phase, patients continue with individual and group psychotherapy, pharmacological support where indicated, and a structured relapse prevention program designed to sustain long-term recovery. Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers work as one team, and care is planned around each patient's clinical needs and social circumstances. International patients receive the same confidential, stigma-free approach, with continuity arrangements made for follow-up care after returning home.
Scope of services
- Comprehensive Addiction Assessment
- Medically Supervised Detoxification
- Inpatient Addiction Treatment
- Individual and Group Psychotherapy
- Pharmacotherapy for Substance Use Disorders
- Relapse Prevention Programs
- Outpatient Follow-Up Care
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