The NPAMATEM Addiction Center provides services to its patients through a multidisciplinary treatment approach. This approach is implemented by keeping abreast of scientific developments and creating treatment protocols tailored to patients’ individual needs. The center offers both treatment and preventive services through the collaboration of teams specializing in psychiatry, psychology, and social work. Furthermore, it is a pioneer in Turkey thanks to its innovative approaches, such as its state-of-the-art Toxicology Laboratory and neuromodulation therapies. NPAMATEM makes significant contributions to addiction treatment and research at both the national and international levels.
NPAMATEM Addiction Center adopts multidisciplinary and evidence-based approaches in addiction treatment. Our center, which brings together leading experts in the field of addiction in Turkey, offers patients individualized treatment methods while keeping abreast of current scientific developments. NPAMATEM aims to improve its patients’ quality of life by prioritizing both preventive services and rehabilitation in addiction treatment.
At our Addiction Center, we treat alcohol and substance use disorders as well as behavioral addictions such as internet addiction, gambling addiction, and eating disorders. In addition to providing medical treatment for our patients, we offer educational programs for students, families, and healthcare professionals aimed at preventing addiction. To this end, we hold weekly educational meetings with families.
The NPAMATEM Addiction Center provides services to address and treat all questions and issues related to addiction. Addiction, a significant public health issue, is a treatable brain disorder.
Services Offered by the NPAMATEM Addiction Center
The NPAMATEM Addiction Center provides attentive care to its patients through comprehensive and innovative services in addiction treatment. Details of the services offered by our center are provided below:
- Evidence-based, patient-centered, and individualized treatment methods are applied.
- Comprehensive treatment is provided through the collaborative efforts of specialists in psychiatry, psychology, and social work.
- Services are provided by a treatment team comprising leading experts in the field of addiction in Turkey.
- We place great emphasis on preventive services and rehabilitation processes.
- In addition to medication, individual, and group therapy, we also offer family and marriage therapy to patients.
- It is the only center where additional psychiatric disorders co-occurring with addiction are treated in a separate unit.
- The Advanced Toxicology Laboratory utilizes world-class technology and conducts advanced tests to detect substance use.
- The Advanced Toxicology Laboratory, recognized as a reference institution in Turkey, provides these services.
- Following inpatient treatment, rehabilitation processes continue with personalized medication regimens and psychosocial therapies.
- Medication selection and dosage adjustments are made based on the patient’s genetic profile.
- 24/7 patient monitoring is provided, and in emergency situations, immediate intervention is provided to ensure referral to a hospital.
- For the first time in Turkey, neuromodulation treatments (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation—TMS, Deep TMS) are being used for substance and behavioral addictions.
- Inpatient treatment is available for behavioral addictions.
- The center contributes to national and international medical literature through clinical and preclinical research in the field of addiction.
- He collaborates with numerous international organizations on education and treatment initiatives.
- To advance the field of addiction treatment in Turkey and train professionals, a Master’s Program in Addiction is offered in collaboration with Üsküdar University BAUMER.
- The Addiction Congress, organized in collaboration with the Addiction Psychiatry Association, provides educational opportunities for professionals working in the field of addiction.
- Long-acting medications (implants/chips) are used to improve patient adherence to treatment.
What Conditions Does AMATEM Treat?
AMATEM (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment and Education Center) is a healthcare institution specializing in addiction treatment. Listed below are the primary disorders and conditions addressed by AMATEM:
Alcohol Dependence: The inability to control alcohol use, leading to serious problems in an individual’s social, professional, and personal life.
Drug Addiction: Addictions resulting from the misuse of prescription medications as well as illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines.
Tobacco Addiction: Physical and psychological dependence on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Behavioral Addictions: Behavioral addictions such as gambling, internet, and gaming addiction.
Multiple Addictions: Individuals addicted to more than one substance or behavior.
Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders: Other psychiatric disorders that occur alongside addiction, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
AMATEM offers individualized treatment programs for each patient, utilizing evidence-based and multidisciplinary treatment approaches for these conditions.
Which Patients Are Treated at the AMATEM Center?
AMATEM (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment and Education Center) is a healthcare facility specializing in addiction treatment and provides treatment for various types of addiction and related disorders. The primary patient groups treated at AMATEM are as follows:
Alcoholics: Individuals who cannot control their alcohol use and, as a result, experience serious problems in their social, professional, and personal lives.
People Addicted to Illicit Drugs: Individuals addicted to illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines, as well as those who have developed an addiction as a result of the misuse of prescription medications.
Tobacco Addicts: Individuals who have developed an addiction to cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Individuals with Behavioral Addictions: Men who have developed behavioral addictions such as gambling addiction, internet addiction, and gaming addiction.
Individuals with Multiple Addictions: Individuals addicted to more than one substance or behavior, whose addictions must be treated concurrently.
Individuals with Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders: Individuals who, in addition to their addiction, have co-occurring psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder.
AMATEM offers comprehensive treatment programs for these conditions. Evidence-based methods and multidisciplinary approaches are adopted throughout the treatment process. Individualized treatment plans are developed and implemented for each patient. Some of the methods used in treatment programs include:
Medication: Various medications used in the treatment of addiction alleviate withdrawal symptoms and reduce substance use.
Individual and Group Therapies: Psychotherapy sessions play a key role in coping with addiction and preventing relapse.
Family and Marriage Therapy: Involving family members and spouses in the treatment process strengthens the patients’ support system.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Social workers and other professionals support patients’ reintegration into society.
Neuromodulation Treatments: Advanced neuromodulation treatments, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep TMS, are used particularly in the treatment of behavioral addictions.
Advanced Toxicology Tests: State-of-the-art toxicology laboratory technologies are used to monitor substance use and evaluate the treatment process.
What Tests Are Performed at the AMATEM Addiction Center?
AMATEM (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment and Education Center) conducts a comprehensive assessment and monitoring process for addiction treatment. Various tests and evaluations are used during this process. The main tests performed at AMATEM are as follows:
1. Toxicology Tests
Urine Tests: A method frequently used to detect substance use. Traces of illicit drugs and alcohol in the body are detected in urine.
Blood Tests: These are used to measure alcohol and drug levels in the blood. These tests provide information about substance use within the past 24–48 hours.
Saliva Tests: A quick and easy-to-administer method used to detect recent substance use.
Hair Tests: These are used for long-term monitoring of substance use. Illicit drugs can be detected in hair samples for months.
Sweat Tests: These tests, conducted using sweat strips, can detect substance use in the body.
2. Psychological Evaluations
Psychiatric Examination: A comprehensive examination conducted to assess the patient’s overall mental health.
Psychometric Tests: Various tests used to identify comorbid psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
3. Physical Evaluations
Medical Examination: A general health screening performed to identify physical health problems related to addiction.
Liver Function Tests: These are used to assess liver function in cases of alcohol dependence.
Kidney Function Tests: These are used to assess the effects of substance use on the kidneys.
4. Genetic Tests
Genetic Profiling: Genetic tests may be performed to determine susceptibility to addiction or to select appropriate medication. These tests help create personalized treatment plans based on his genetic makeup.
5. Neuropsychological Tests
Cognitive Function Tests: These are used to evaluate the effects of addiction on cognitive functions. The status of cognitive functions—such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills—is assessed.
6. Laboratory Tests
Metabolic Tests: Used to evaluate the body’s metabolic responses to substance use.
Hormonal Tests: Used to assess the effects of substance use on hormonal balances.
7. Other Tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Used to assess the effects of substance use on the heart.
Imaging Tests: Imaging tests such as MRI and CT scans may be used when deemed necessary.
AMATEM conducts a detailed and comprehensive assessment process in addiction treatment to develop treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs. These tests and assessments are critical for diagnosing addiction, planning treatment, and monitoring patients.
Information for Family Members of Inpatients at the AMATEM Center
AMATEM (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment and Education Center) offers various informational and support services for the male relatives of inpatients. These services help patients better adapt to the treatment process and enable male relatives to understand and support them throughout this journey. Here are the main information resources available to male relatives of inpatients at AMATEM:
1. Information on the Treatment Process
Treatment Program: Relatives are provided with detailed information about the stages of the treatment process, the treatment methods to be used, and the duration of treatment.
Expected Outcomes: Information is provided regarding the expected outcomes of treatment, the patient’s recovery process, and potential challenges that may arise during this process.
Admission and Discharge Process: Information is provided regarding the rules patients must follow during their stay, visiting hours, and follow-up procedures after discharge.
2. Family Education and Support Programs
Family Therapy: Family therapy sessions are organized for the patients’ loved ones; these sessions focus on coping with addiction and ways to support the patient.
Educational Seminars: Educational seminars are held to provide general information about addiction, its causes, symptoms, and treatment methods.
Support Groups: Support groups are formed where families can share their experiences with one another. These groups enable families to learn from each other and find encouragement.
3. Psychosocial Support
Individual Counseling: Family members can benefit from individual counseling services where they can discuss the effects of addiction on their lives.
Crisis Intervention Services: Emergency counseling services are provided for families to turn to during times of crisis.
4. Visiting and Communication Rules
Visiting Hours and Rules: Families are informed about the hours during which they can visit patients and how to do so. The rules that must be followed during visits are explained.
Communication Channels: Information is provided regarding the phone numbers and other communication channels families can use to contact patients. Additionally, families are informed on how to reach the center in case of an emergency.
5. Post-Discharge Support
Follow-Up Programs: Regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor patients’ adherence to treatment after discharge, and families are informed about this process.
Support Services: Information is provided about social, psychological, and medical support services that families and patients may need after discharge.
6. Emergency Information
Emergency Protocols: Families are informed about how to respond in emergency situations and which communication channels to use.
Recognizing that families play a crucial role in the addiction treatment process, AMATEM provides comprehensive information and support services to patients’ loved ones. This helps improve patients’ adherence to the treatment process and makes the recovery process more effective with the support of their families.
