Clinic of addictology

Information for patients

Detoxification unit mode Departments of Addictology of General Teaching Hospital Yippee non - smoking. For patients hospitalized in this unit, fully reimbursed nicotine treatment / patches, chewing gums / and therapeutic support focused on educational-motivational activities are prepared.

Information to be received on the detoxification unit

What is needed:

a valid identity document (ID card, passport) and an insured person's card (possibly a replacement document, birth certificate is not accepted)
brought own medicines must be kept in the original packaging and with a visible expiration date
patients with methadone substitution programs must have a report on the current dose of methadone
bring a record of the last check in an outpatient specialist for somatic disease or a discharge report from the last hospitalization
basic hygiene items, alcohol-free cosmetics, home clothes (sweatpants, leggings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, socks, underwear), pyjamas, slippers, towel, drinking bottle
you can carry a mobile phone, an electronic book reader with a charger and headphones
you can only bring coffee or tea in the original packaging

What not to wear:

valuables, credit cards
cash, max. 1000, - CZK, can be stored in the vault of the department
electronics outside cell phone, tablet and book reader

What is forbidden to introduce on a detoxification unit:

addictive substances incl. cigarettes and smoking accessories
weapons, ammunition
food, drinks

On detoxification unit can be ordered by phone number +420 725 736 177 - only on monday between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

If you are interested in inpatient treatment, then contact the relevant departments. See contacts below.

Admission to detox must be confirmed the day before admission by sending an SMS message to the phone number. +420 725 736 177.
Ordered patients must arrive at the clinic's admissions office between 8:30 - 9:30 throw.

Information for the future patient - Inpatient department - MEN (LOM)

The Department of Addictology (KAD) continues the tradition of the Anti-Alcohol Department, founded in 1948 by MUDr. Jaroslav Skála. Inpatient Department - MEN Department of Addictology (LOM) provides medium-term inpatient treatment lasting a maximum of 13 weeks for all who have problems with alcohol or other addictive substances, gambling or a combination of these.

Those interested in treatment must undergo an indication interview. To order an indication interview, call 224 968 261 (234) from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 - 11:00 or write to e-mail andrea.kodytkova@vfn.cz.

Interviews take place EVERY TUESDAY from 14:00 by prior arrangement. Bring your ID card and card to the insured.

Patients are admitted through the Detoxification Department of the Addictology Clinic, the duration of treatment is determined by the detox doctor.

If you are interested in treatment and YOU HAVE NOT BEEN AN INDICATION INTERVIEW, then continuing to regimen treatment is possible only after an interview with the staff of the men's ward. Admission to detox DOES NOT PROVIDE AUTOMATIC PLACE IN REGIME TREATMENT.

What needs to be arranged before boarding (cannot be arranged from the department):

forwarding of mail to the address: Apolinářská 447/4, Praha 2, 128 00
sufficient financial amount and financial matters (minimum 500, - for admission within cultural outings, public transport tickets, etc.)
matters at the authorities: records at the Labor Office, material need, proof of health insurance, OP…
necessary treatments: eg dentist, specialist doctor (diabetologist, cardiologist, etc.)
a medical report if you are being treated for a more serious illness or are taking long-term medication

For the duration of treatment for KAD, it is possible to issue a certificate of temporary incapacity for work - PN.

If you are reported to the Labor Office, please notify us of your scheduled arrival date prior to arrival.

Constitutional treatment on LOM, is a combination of psychotherapeutic and regimen treatment.

Basic rules:

smoking is allowed in the treatment (electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, packaged tobacco, etc. must not be used)
for those who choose not to smoke, pharmacological substitution support (nicotine patches) and psychotherapeutic support are provided
do not use and do not bring any addictive substances to the clinic (except for cigarettes and coffee, according to the rules of the department)
any aggressive behavior is inadmissible
use of mobile phone and other electronics according to the rules of the department
the applicant must be physically and mentally able to participate in the treatment - in case of impossibility to observe this, he is either not accepted or his treatment is interrupted

Please inform your loved ones about the following facts:

telephone information on health status possible only on the basis of a pre-agreed password
bringing personal belongings by family members to the ward is only possible at the time of visits (pac. must have an application approved by the therapeutic team for the content of the brought belongings)
for the entire period of hospitalization, postal services are not limited, even in the case of parcels (only via the Czech Post, other courier services are not allowed)

Necessary equipment: ID card, health insurance card (card), lined notebook A4 (for diary), stationery

Personal underwear, workwear, work gloves and footwear, sportswear and footwear, walking clothing and footwear, footwear, nightwear, basic toiletries, including shaving. Cosmetics (aftershave, deodorants,…) only without alcohol. Medications you take regularly for the duration of your stay. Stamps, envelopes, mats - as an important tool for programs, cash for personal use at your discretion.

It is not possible to use loose tea in the department.

It is forbidden to bring weapons and ammunition, addictive substances.

We do not recommend bringing in larger amounts of money and valuables.

Patients may only use the electronics at the times designated for this purpose.

Contact: Department of Addictology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General Hospital, Inpatient Department - MEN, Apolinářská 4, 128 00 Prague 2

Telephone: 224 968 234

The therapeutic team of the Inpatient Department - MEN of the Department of Addictology wishes you successful treatment.

Information for future patients - Inpatient department - WOMEN (BED)

What we offer?

We offer voluntary institutional treatment for addiction for women, usually lasting 17 weeks. The treatment program is designed to expose patients to conditions they have not been able to cope with in the past, to help them understand their failures, and to practice more adaptive behaviors. It includes psychotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic exercise, relaxation techniques, lectures and the study of professional literature. The basis of psychotherapy is community and group psychotherapy, supplemented by individual psychotherapy and work with a diary, in indicated cases pharmacotherapy.

Who is the treatment for?

Women over 18 years of age with an addiction to any addictive substance (alcohol, addictive drugs, illegal drugs), possibly in combination with another mental disorder (eating disorders, affective and anxiety disorders) who are interested in being treated.

How to order?

The most advantageous form of ordering is to come in person (possibly accompanied by a close person) any Thursday at 4 pm for an information interview (Apolinářská 4, in the passage on the right; in the waiting room on the ground floor, wait for the staff to arrive). It is not necessary to order in advance.
If you are considering treatment, you can also attend a aftercare group, which meets every Thursday from 16:15 to 17:30 in the classroom on the ground floor of our department. The condition of entry is sobriety.
For interested women who cannot attend the information interview or follow-up treatment group, it is possible to make an appointment for treatment by phone - Bc. Anna Mrázková, 224 968 223 / 224 968 201 or via e-mail apolinar.zeny@vfn.cz.