SPAIN; EXTREMADURA
 
CE.D.EX. Badajoz Ambulatorio
Ronda del Pilar, 22
06002 Badajoz
Phone: +34-924-243301
Fax: +34-924-233835
CE.D.EX. Mérida (region of Badajoz / Extremadura) Ambulatorio
 
The centre employs 6 professionals of which 2 doctors, 2 nurses, 1 social worker and 1 psychologist.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 80 mg. Currently the centre treats 180 patients, with a maximum capacity of 250 patients.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and there is no waiting list .

The centre offers:
- social assistance
- medical care
- psychiatric care
- other medication
- psycho-therapy

The centre demands:
- urine checks

Violence can get patient expelled from treatment.

Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by fax, letter or phone.
When visiting the patient does not have to present a letter from his/her doctor.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- treatment history
- dose and period for which methadone is requested

If patient wants to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
Address:
San Juan de Dios, S/N
06800 Mérida
Phone: +34-924-300862
Fax: +34-924-300962 
contact person: magdalena sanchez rodriguez
Email: cedexmerida@jazzfee.com
Opening hours: 08.00-15.00h
 
CE.D.EX. CÁCERES
 
The centre employs 7 professionals of which 2 doctors, 2 nurses, 1 psychologist, 1 social worker and an administrator.
Treatments offered are detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 60 mg.
Currently the centre treats 750 patients, with a maximum capacity of 120 patients.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psychiatric care
 
The centre demands:
- urine checks
- mandatory meetings with social work
 
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 fax 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 patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
address:
CE.D.EX. Cáceres
Reyes Huertas, 9
10002 Cáceres
Phone: +34-927-245354
Fax: +34-927-243627
Contact person: MIGUEL CASADO
Hours of opening: from 9.00 till 14.00 hours
CE.D.EX. AMBULATORIO
The centre employs 7 professionals of which 2 doctors, 1 psychologist;, 2 nurses, 1 social workers and 1 administrator.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programs. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 50 mg.
Currently the centre treats 170 patients.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- other medication
- psycho-therapy
- support and advice
 
The centre is also linked with the mobile dispensing of methadone by bus, connections with various therapists and with the hospital for inpatient detoxification treatment.
 
The centre demands:
- daily attendance
- urine checks
- mandatory meetings with social work
 
Non-attendance and violence can get patients expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patients for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by phone, letter or fax.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- treatment history
- 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.
 
Address:
CE.D.EX. Ambulatorio
Sor Valentina Mirón, 15
10800 Plasencia, Cáceres
Phone: +34-927-418680
Fax: +34-927-414760
Opening hours: Monday till Friday from 8.00 till 15.00 hours
Contact person: ANGEL HERNANDEZ POLO
CE.D.EX. Zafra Ambulatorio (region de Badajoz / Extremadura)
Centro los Santos, S/N
06300 Zafra
Phone: +34-924-550187
Fax: +34-924-550187
CE.D.EX. Fregenal Sierra (region of Badajoz / Extremadura) AMBULATORIO
 
The centre employs 4 professionals of which 1 doctor, 1 nurse, 1 psychologists and 1 social worker.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction and rehabilitation offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 40 mg.
Currently the centre treats 25 patients, no maximum capacity. There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
The centre has a wide range of activities (family groups, prevention and education in the field of drugs and HIV/Aids) and has links with all other centres in the region including NOG (non-governmental organisations), specialised medical centres and prisons.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psychiatric care
- psycho-therapy
- other medication
- legal advice
 
The centre demands:
- daily attendance
- urine checks
- mandatory meetings with social work
 
Non-attendance, disrespect, drug trafficking and violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by phone followed by fax or letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- treatment history
- 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 patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
address:
CE.D.EX. Fregenal Sierra
San Fransisco 33, Altos
06340 Fregenal Sierra
Phone/fax: +34-924-700427
Contact person: RICARDO BUENO PETO
Hours of opening: from 8.00 till 15.00 hours
CE.D.EX. CORIA (region de Cáceres / Extremadura)
 
The centre employs 5 professionals of which 1 doctor, 1 nurse, 1 psychologists, 1 social workers, and an administrators, manager
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 44 mg.
Currently the centre treats 65 patients. There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psycho-therapy
- other medication
-.methadone bus
 
The centre demands:
- urine checks
- mandatory meetings with social work
 
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, fax or letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- treatment history
- 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 patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
address:
CE.D.EX. Coria
Panama, 32
10800 Coria
Phone: +34-927-503734
Fax: +34-927-503734
Contact person: ROMAN REVIRIEGO ROLO
Hours of opening: from 8.00 till 15.00 hours
CE.D.EX. Ambulatorio
Calzada, 14
10100 Miajadas, Cáceres
Phone: +34-927-160388
Fax: +34-927-160388
CE.D.EX. Azuaga Ambulatorio (region of Badajoz / Extremadura)
Jabonería, S/N
06920 Azuaga
Phone: +34-924-892625
Fax: +34-924-892625
CE.D.EX. DON BENITO AMBULATORIO (region of Badajoz/Extremadura)
 
The centre employs 5 professionals of which 1 doctor, 1 nurse, 1 psychologist, 1 social worker and an administrator.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 80 mg.
Currently the centre treats 15 patients, no maximum capacity.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psycho-therapy
- other medication
 
The centre demands:
- urine checks
- respecting treatment contract
 
Violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by phone or fax.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- dose and period for which methadone is requested
- references where information can be checked
- identity of centre/doctor that supervises treatment programme of patient
 
When visiting the patient has to bring a letter from his doctor.
There are no costs involved.
 
If patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
address:
 
CE.D.EX. Don Benito
República Argentina, 4
06400 Don Benito
Phone: +34-924-812284
Fax: +34-924-804954
Contact person: MANUEL BARRAGAN RODRIGUEZ
Hours of opening: from 8.00 till 15.00 hours
CE.D.EX. Villafranca Barros Ambulatorio (region of Badajoz / Extremadura)
Cuba, S/N
06220 Villafranca Barros
Phone: +34-924-525486
Fax: +34-924-525486
CE.D.EX. AMBULATORIO
Plaza Mayor, 3
10400 Jaraíz Vera, Cáceres
Phone: +34-927-170500
Fax: +34-927-170500
CE.D.EX. CASTUERA  AMBULATORIO (region of Badajoz / Extremadura)
 
The centre employs 5 professionals of which 1 doctor, 1 nurse, 1 psychologist, 1 social worker and an administrator.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 80 mg.
Currently the centre treats 160 patients, no maximum capacity.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
The centre has a wide range of activities (therapy groups for legal and illegal drugs, prevention etc.) and co-ordinates a network of sanitary and social services.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psycho-therapy
- other medication
- resocialisation programmes, job search
 
The demands of the centre depend on every individual patient.
 
Non-attendance, failing treatment contract and violence can get patient expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by phone, fax or letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- dose and period for which methadone is requested
- references where information can be checked
 
There are no costs involved.
The centre has an official document stating that patient is treated by centre!
 
If patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
address:
CE.D.EX. Castuera
La Fuente, S/N
06420 Castuera
Phone: +34-924-760.000
Fax: +34-924-760616
Contact person: URBANO VAZQUES FERNANDEZ
Hours of opening: from 8.00 till 15.00 hours
CRUZ ROJA C.R.E.A.T.O OLIVENZA AMBULATORIO (region of Badajoz / Extremadura)
 
The centre employs 4 professionals of which 1 doctor, 1 psychologist, 1 social workers and 1 confident. The staff has contacts with other treatment centres and relations with general Practitioners.
Treatment philosophy is based upon harm reduction offering detoxification and maintenance programmes. The average dose of methadone prescribed is 40 mg.
Currently the centre treats 81 patients, no maximum capacity.
There is no maximum duration of treatment and no waiting list.
 
The centre offers:
- medical care
- social assistance
- psycho-therapy
 
The centre demands:
- daily attendance
- urine checks
 
Non-attendance, relapse and disrespecting staff can get patient expelled from treatment.
 
Procedures for taking patient for a short time:
The centre should be informed beforehand by letter.
The information necessary is:
- identity
- dose and period for which methadone is requested
- references where information can be checked
 
There are no costs involved.
 
If patient want to enter the programme on a permanent basis the procedures are no different.
 
address:
Cruz Roja C.R.E.A.T.O
Paseo Hernán Cortés, S/N
06100 Olivenza
Phone/fax: +34-924-492068
Contact person: LAURA SANCHEZ MARQUEZ
Hours of opening: from 17.00 till 20.00 hours
Creatba (ong. Subvencionada) Ambulatorio
Museo, 5
06003 Badajoz
Phone: +34-924-240433
U.M. Badajoz (ong. Subvencionada) Ambulatorio
Varias Paradas / Varios Municipios
Badajoz
Phone: +34-90-9552692

U.M. Don Benito (ong. Subvencionada) Ambulatorio

Varias Paradas / Varios Municipios
Badajoz
Phone: +34-90-9552693
U.M. Jaraíz Vera (ong. Subvencionada) Ambulatorio
Varias Paradas / Varios Municipios
Cáceres
Phone: +34-908-926502