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Centre for prevention and treatment of drug addiction CELJE

The centre employs psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists
Treatment philosophy of this centre is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 57 mg. The waiting list is approximately 2 weeks. There is no maximum duration of treatment.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- psychiatric care
- psycho-therapy
 
The centre demands:
- daily attendance
- urine checks
 
Non-attendance or violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
Procedures for taking patient for a SHORT period of TIME:
The centre should be informed beforehand by fax or letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- references where information can be checked
- dose and period for which methadone is requested
 
When visiting the patient does not have to bring a letter from his doctor.
There are no costs involved.
Additional information:
The centre has two groups of parents and one group of `clean` patients; successfully abstinence without medication.
 
Address:
Gregorciceva 5
3000 Celje
Tel: +386-03-5434205
Fax: +386-03-5441356
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 07.00-15.00h, Tuesday and Thursday: 11.00-19.00h
Contact person: Vida Vozlic Danilovic