Alcoholism treatment is an event aimed at getting rid of a person’s addiction and helping them find a new meaning in life, in which there is no place for alcohol. Alcoholism is a disease that affects not only the patient’s physical body, but also significantly destroys his or her psyche and affects socio-cultural aspects. Treatment of alcoholism is carried out only with the consent of the patient, because to achieve an effective result, the coordinated work of specialists and the patient himself is necessary, who must want to change his life.
Only in some cases is it possible to treat alcoholism compulsorily.
When alcoholism is treated without the patient’s consent
Compulsory treatment for alcoholism can be used in cases where a person poses a threat to themselves or others and their condition requires immediate medical attention.
Compulsory treatment for alcoholism may be justified if:
- There is a threat to life – a person is in a state of alcohol intoxication that can be life-threatening (for example, severe poisoning). In this case, compulsory medical intervention may be necessary to save lives.
- Self-harm or a threat to others – if a person is intoxicated and poses a real threat to their health or the health of others, their compulsory hospitalization will be justified.
- Irresponsible behavior – in cases where a person is in a state of severe alcohol intoxication and their behavior indicates a threat to the safety of others, hospitalization and treatment may be carried out without the patient’s consent. But it will still be needed for further therapy.
- State of helplessness – if a person is in a state where they are unable to make informed decisions about their health due to alcohol intoxication, a decision may be made to hospitalize them.
In the case of alcoholism, compulsory treatment is used in extreme cases when other methods are ineffective and when preserving life and health is a top priority. It is important to understand that without the patient’s consent, doctors can only provide emergency care. But the treatment itself, which includes a set of measures to get rid of alcohol dependence, will be carried out only with the patient’s consent.
Forced Alcoholism Treatment Prices (Cost)
| Emergency Medical Service Call | from 3000 UAH |
| Forced Alcoholism Treatment (Hospitalization) | from 3000 UAH |
| Psychological Intervention | from 3000 UAH |
| Alcoholism Treatment Inpatient | from 2700 UAH |
| Alcoholism Coding | from 5700 UAH |
Can relatives send a patient for compulsory treatment?
A person suffering from alcohol addiction often causes significant problems for family and friends. Their desire to help, to cure, to direct to a different path is natural and understandable. But compulsory treatment is not possible only at the request of a relative. In Ukraine, it is prohibited by law. Compulsory detention in a clinic and treatment for alcoholism is possible only by court order. Relatives must submit an application in which the request for therapy without the patient’s consent is justified by real reasons. But it is important to understand that compulsory treatment of alcohol dependence will not bring results . It is only an opportunity to bring the patient back to consciousness for a short period and to develop motivation for treatment.
You can get rid of alcoholism completely only by your own will and with a lot of effort. The specialists of the GarMed clinic will select the optimal set of measures for the treatment of alcoholism, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient. During the entire period of treatment, the patient is provided with professional support by specialists of various profiles.
