GERMANY; HESSEN
 
To enrol in methadone treatment in Hessen the GP has to contact the "Geschäftstelle der Substitutionskommission Hessen" first:
Phone: +49-69-79502593
fax: +49-69-79502485

Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Hessen
Georg-Voigt-Strasse 15
60325 Frankfurt
Phone: +49-69-795020
Fax: +49-69-79502500

Integrative Drogenhilfe (Frankfurt)
 
The centre treats 83 patients, its capacity is 100. Seven people are employed: next to the project leader there are up to three social workers, two doctors and two nurses. The treatment philosophy is harm reduction and maintenance. There is no waiting list and the average dose of methadone prescribed is 80-90 mg.
 
The centre offers:
-medical care
-social assistance
-other medication
-acupuncture
-cafe and on-the-job training projects
 
The centre demands:
-daily attendance
-urine checks
 
Non-attendance and violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
Procedures for taking in patients from another programme (permanent or for a short period, e.g. holiday):
 
Centre should be informed beforehand by phone and/or letter.
The letter should mention:
-identity of patient
-dose and period for which methadone is requested
-insurance coverage
 
When patient comes to visit he/she needs to bring a letter from his/her doctor.
 
Address:
Integrative Drogenhilfe
Friedberger Anlage 24
60316 Frankfurt
Phone: +49-69-495756
Fax: +49-69-494813
E-mail: frieda@int-drogenhilfe-ffm.de
Contact person: MARION NIKOLAI
Hours of opening: from 9.00 till 12.30 hours and from 13.30 till 18.00 hours