DENMARK  ARHUS
 
ÅRHUSAMTS MISBRUGSCENTER
The centre employs 34 professionals of which 2 doctors, 2 nurses, 8 psychologists, 18 social workers, 3 administrators and a manager.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is
Currently the centre treats 250 patients.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psycho-therapy
- other medication
- different kind of pedagogical and occupational activities
 
The centre demands:
- daily attendance
- urine checks
- mandatory meetings with social work
- treatment contract
 
Non-attendance and violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by phone or letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- dose and period for which methadone is requested
- references where information can be checked
 
When visiting the patient has to bring a letter from his doctor.
There are no costs involved.
 
If patients want to enter the programme on a permanent basis intake procedures are no different.
address:
ÅRHUSAMTS MISBRUGSCENTER
Chr.d 8 Vej 2 A
8600 Silkeborgcontact
Phone: +45-8720.12.20
Fax: +45-8681.77.88
E-mail: MBCSILK.POST1.KP@AAA.DK
Contact: KLAUS PERSSON
Hours of opening: 9.00-13.00 hours

In Arhus Amt there are 4 treatment centres of which the above is the main address.
The senior doctor Lone Meyer can be contacted at the following address:
 
Doctor LONE MEYER
ÅRHUS KLINIKKEN
Valdemarsgade 18
8000 Århus C
Fax: +45-86.190.293