Substitution
Therapy
Your support for a safe path to recovery.
We offer safe, medically supervised help for heroin dependency – compassionate and expert care at your side.
*Costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance. Currently available only in Hamburg-Altona.
What is Substitution Therapy?
Book your first appointmentThe substitution therapy is a medically supervised treatment for heroin dependency.
Through the controlled administration of substitute medications, withdrawal symptoms and cravings are reduced to facilitate stabilization in everyday life.
Benefits of Substitution Therapy:
Who is Substitution Therapy suitable for?
Our therapy is aimed at people who:
- Are currently dependent on heroin
- Have experienced heroin dependency in the past and require maintenance therapy
- Are seeking a structured and supportive treatment
1.
Initial Consultation
2.
Medication Treatment & Care
- Daily supervised intake – Medication is taken under medical supervision at our practice
- Take-home regulation – For stabilized patients, controlled take-home medication is possible
- Depot therapy – Long-acting medication for weekly administration
3.
Regular Monitoring & Support
Initial Consultation
First meeting at the practice, including:
- Detailed medical history
- Physical examination
- Drug screening and, if applicable, pregnancy test
- Individual therapy planning
Medication Treatment & Care
Depending on your individual needs, we offer:
- Daily supervised intake – Medication is taken under medical supervision at our practice
- Take-home regulation – For stabilized patients, controlled take-home medication is possible
- Depot therapy – Long-acting medication for weekly administration
Regular Monitoring & Support
We provide regular follow-up appointments and drug tests to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the therapy. Our medical professionals support you throughout the entire process.
Practice staff trained for the administration of substitution medication:
Frequently Asked Questions
That's why our patients trust us
Thorsten Büchner
Appointments can be booked at very short notice; very short waiting time; very friendly staff; friendly and competent doctor. Overall, highly recommended!
Santiago Busquets
A really nice and progressive clinic, you can make an appointment online and the staff is very friendly and all speak English.
Mounifa Alassani
Great and modern medical practice. Online appointment is quick and get one the next day. Super friendly. Always happy.
Mira Batic
Very friendly, helpful, no long wait time and I am very satisfied and impressed
Marcy Seitz
Very friendly, smiling and knowledgeable staff. I felt very comfortable. My lab results came directly to the app, which was very handy:)
Karsten Havekost
Appointment was easy to book online. Great advice. Would all doctors be like that
Julia Stolle
The receptionist and the doctor were very friendly. I felt very comfortable and in good hands.
John Müller
I registered with the app and made an appointment. Very nice practice and got on quickly. Very knowledgeable and I felt comfortable and well cared for.
Florian Schaal
Great practice, I've had two appointments there so far and I've never experienced such strong adherence to appointments without long waiting times. I would particularly like to highlight Dr. Tietz and Mrs. Hagen. You feel very well cared for there and in competent hands.
Eveline Zollner
Very well organized, I didn't have to wait. The people were all very friendly and competent. The doctor was very nice and gave me the best advice. I can highly recommend the practice!
Erhard Müller
Friendly welcome, easy online appointment, competent doctors. I feel in very good hands there.
Bianca Maria Ganson
Very organized and punctual, no or very short waiting time. Booking appointments via the app works perfectly. Questions are answered quickly.
Angelika Möller
Just great!
Anabelle Blumenthal
Very clean, modern practice, short waiting times, very friendly staff and competent doctors. The app is also great and very easy to understand. I am thrilled and happy to have found a great new practice.
Amy Boylan
It was so easy to book an appointment, the staff is super friendly and the doctor was incredibly efficient. A very welcoming atmosphere
Adriana Koe
Appointment booking was very quick, as was the follow-up appointment for blood collection. Everyone was very friendly and a very nice practice.
