Drugs
Drugs
Drug Addiction Treatment and Detox at Ardens Medical Center
At Ardens Medical Center, we provide expert drug addiction treatment and medical detox programs in Dubai to help individuals overcome Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This condition develops when someone struggles to control drug use, even when it affects their health, relationships, or career.

As the body and brain become dependent on drugs, stopping use may trigger intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Our specialized team offers safe medical detox and evidence-based therapies, guiding patients through every step of recovery in a private and supportive environment. If you or a loved one needs professional drug rehab and detox in Dubai, Ardens Medical Center is here to help you begin your journey to long-term recovery.
Estimated (5–10 days)
Objective
Manage acute withdrawal symptoms, which may include aches and pain, anxiety, chills and fever, and diarrhea.
Methods
Medication-assisted detox.
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Estimated (3–12 months or longer)
Goal: Reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
Effectiveness: Proven to significantly lower relapse rates and improve recovery outcomes.
Psychotherapy Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment Plans: Tailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling: Involves our working with family members.
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery.
Estimated (5–10 days)
Objective: Stabilize patients while managing withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and intense cravings.
Approach:
Supportive care (hydration, nutrition, and sleep hygiene).
Symptomatic management of withdrawal symptoms
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment PlansTailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling: Involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery."
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.
Estimated (1–2 weeks)
Objective: Manage withdrawal symptoms like irritability, insomnia, and anxiety.
Approach:
Symptomatic management of withdrawal symptoms
24/7 monitoring: medical, psychiatric, and psychological support
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment Plans Tailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling) involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery.
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.
Prescription Medication Addiction
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium) and Pregabalin (e.g. Lyrica)
Objective: Avoid severe withdrawal symptoms, including seizures
Approach:
Tapering off medication under close supervision.
Use of alternative medications to prevent withdrawal complications.
Psychotherapy Approaches:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) Enhances motivation to change and commit to treatment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Identifies and changes maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): teaches skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Individualized Treatment PlansTailored to address the unique needs, triggers, and challenges of the patient.
- Family Counseling involves our working with family members…
- Holistic additions: Yoga, meditation, and art therapy are transformative tools in addiction rehabilitation, fostering inner peace, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing for lasting recovery."
Long term support, following the intensive focus during the first year.