Treatment of alcoholism in Switzerland

Thanks to our collaboration with leading rehabilitation centers and clinics such as Bad Ragaz and Kusnacht Practice, CorSwiss offers top-level alcoholism treatment in Switzerland. In addition to world-renowned specialists working with you, you will reside in a five-star hotel and enjoy the beauty of the local nature.

Важно признать, что алкоголизм развивается из сочетания физических, психологических, биохимических, генетических и социальных факторов. Наша цель заключается в выявлении основных причин зависимости и восстановлении здорового самовосприятия и механизмов преодоления, чтобы наши клиенты смогли вести нормальную жизнь.

Люди часто недооценивают комплексный характер алкоголизма – это болезнь, которая изменяет мозг. Это означает, что остановиться это не просто вопрос силы воли. Благодаря научным достижениям, мы теперь знаем гораздо больше о том, как алкоголь влияет на мозг, а также мы знаем, что алкоголизм успешно поддаётся лечению. При надлежащем лечении, алкоголики могут бросить пить и в будущем больше никогда не употреблять спиртного.

Long-term consequences of alcoholism

Like with many other substances, prolonged alcohol abuse can lead to addiction. However, chronic alcohol dependence can develop long before symptoms become evident. Those capable of quitting drinking in the early stages of dependence can avoid long-term physical and psychological damage to their bodies.

Long-term symptoms of alcoholism

Abruptly ending the prolonged and excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to withdrawal symptoms, sometimes even resulting in death. These symptoms manifest as restlessness, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. The consumption of significant amounts of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can damage vital organs in the body, including the brain and liver. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in intellectual disabilities and other irreversible physical abnormalities. Furthermore, research suggests that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk of becoming alcoholics themselves.

Do you think you know enough about alcohol abuse? If you consume alcoholic beverages, it's essential to determine whether your consumption is safe, risky, or detrimental to your health.

We treat the whole person: body, mind and soul

1. Our main goal is to identify and treat the underlying causes of addiction, including physical, psychological, biochemical, and social factors.
2. Upon arrival, we direct our clients to our partner clinic (Mannedorf Hospital), where they are under the care of our chief physicians and clinical directors for 2 to 7 days to safely detoxify from the substances they have been using. We ensure that clients do not experience seizures or discomfort related to withdrawal symptoms.
3. During their hospitalization, clients undergo a comprehensive medical examination, including all necessary biochemical tests and psychiatric assessments. At the same time, an addiction specialist conducts consultations related to physical dependence, provides their assessment, and our orthomolecular medicine specialist conducts biochemical testing and assesses the client's lifestyle.
4. Based on the results of these examinations, we develop a detailed treatment plan, which typically takes 1 to 3 months.
5. Following this, you are accommodated in luxurious apartments or another agreed-upon place of residence, where you will be the sole client.
6. The treatment for the underlying causes of drug addiction involves developing an individual composition of essential nutrients and amino acids to normalize any identified deficiencies, determined through biochemistry and neurochemistry analysis.
7. Medications are prescribed only as a last resort when the symptoms are severe and do not respond to biochemical restoration and other forms of therapy. Our goal is to cleanse the patients' bodies of drugs and, equally importantly, without their side effects.
8. When possible, we invite the most important members of the client's family to participate in a 2-day family therapy program during their treatment. While this is not mandatory, we strongly recommend it. Family members learn more about the disorders affecting their loved ones. This therapy can lead to family members deciding to seek treatment for their own issues related to dysfunctional behavior and pain.
9. Post-treatment care is critical to long-term recovery. It is relatively easy for a client to be withdrawal in a clinic setting, while they need to remain withdrawal and continue recovery after returning home. To address this, we have a post-treatment support programme which may involve a mentor or psychotherapist returning home with the client to support their return to their normal environment of home, family, work, school and friends. It is also important that the therapist helps the client to adapt their lifestyle to the recovery programme. Other elements of the programme may include daily phone/skype calls during the first critical period and visits to the Cusnacht clinic (or home visits by a member of our medical team) initially on a monthly basis, then quarterly for the first year, and then less and less frequently until the end of the second year. Post-treatment support can last from a few days to 2 years, and when combined with 12-Step support groups, it greatly increases the likelihood of long-term recovery.

Individualized Approach:

To meet the specific needs of each client, the Cusnacht Clinic provides a personalised approach to treatment. We only treat clients individually and not in groups, meaning that our entire clinical team (comprising doctors, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors and nutritionists) and our complementary therapy team (including yoga, acupuncture, reflexology, massage therapists and personal trainers) work with just one client and their family. We look deep into the symptoms to understand the function of addictive behaviour in the client's life. Once we identify the underlying causes of our client's disorder, we treat them using evidence-based interventions.

Unique and effective approach

We work with clients to help them regain control over their symptoms, recover from trauma, and develop the necessary skills to break free from addictive behavior and thinking in their daily lives. We use medication only as a last resort. Treatment may include some or all of the following components:

1. Freedom from the influence of the drug(s) to which our client is addicted. All procedures are carried out under medical supervision.
2. Detoxification aims to rid the body of toxins that have accumulated from the environment, food, water, and medications. To achieve this goal, various methods are employed, all under medical supervision.
3. Laboratory analyses are conducted to determine the biochemical and neurochemical imbalances of each client. Based on these results, we generate a computer-generated formula of micronutrients and amino acids to restore the biochemical and neurochemical balance. This formula is as unique as the client's fingerprints. The laboratory data is also used to determine the menu prepared by the client's personal chef to maximize the restoration of biochemical and neurochemical processes.
4. Psychotherapy is used to identify and treat the underlying psychological issues that led to addiction and other mental, personality, social, or family problems identified in the treatment plan. Psychotherapy may include:

• Cognitive treatment methods
• Clinical hypnotherapy / trance work
• Mindfulness practice
• Somatic experiences
• EMDR to remove triggers and stressors
• Positive psychology
• Family therapy

5. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - the use of magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to alleviate symptoms of depression.
6. My Brain SolutionsTM Therapy - scientifically developed computer exercises aimed at improving attention, memory, flexibility, reducing stress, and promoting positivity.
7. Additional treatment methods include:

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Individual training
• Acupuncture
• Art and music therapy
• Reflexology
• Massage
• Satori chair sessions
• Alpha-Stim sessions for pain reduction, anxiety, depression, or insomnia
• Use of the SPA at the Dolder Grand Hotel

8. Diet and Lifestyle Tips
9. An intensive psycho-educational program, including readings on relevant topics for each client and family member participating in the treatment program.
10. Completing some or all steps of the 12-Step program.
11. Attending group support meetings.
12. Spiritual counseling.
13. Two-day Family Therapy program.
14. Providing an intensive programme of post-treatment support for the client and their family, which often includes a mentor returning home with the client to help them adjust to their new life.