Substance abuse and drugs

At Misbrugscenter Sønderborg, we can help you move on in life if you have excessive use of alcohol, hashish, cocaine, amphetamines or other drugs.

We offer free help and advice under discretion to anyone over the age of 12. There is an option to be anonymous.

What happens after I contact the Abuse Center?

When you contact us, you will be offered a consultation within 48 hours. Here you will be informed about the Abuse Center's treatment offer.

If you agree to undergo treatment, the further process will be agreed with the therapist you will be assigned to.

After the first conversation, together with your therapist, you will make a plan for how best to achieve your goals. You have a high degree of influence on the content of the treatment and help to put together a course that makes sense for you. We are an offer that wants to support your change, so you don't get involved in something you don't want yourself.

The treatment is completely individual, and it is therefore very different how often you meet with your therapist. The treatment can consist of both group sessions and/or individual interviews. You can also receive round-the-clock treatment.

Can I get counseling and treatment as a young person?

Yes, if you are between 12 and 23 years old, you can have 1-3 non-binding and free conversations with a therapist from the Youth Team. During the talks, you will find out together what can help you. We help you to reduce or stop your consumption and help you to avoid relapse.

If you are under 18, your parents must give consent for treatment.

Should I stop consuming if I start treatment?

No. Together with you, we set goals for your treatment and support you in the change you want.

Can I get medical treatment?

Yes. You can have a medical consultation where it is assessed whether you need medical treatment for a period of time. This treatment takes place in collaboration with the Abuse Centre.

Can you get anonymous substance abuse treatment?

Yes. Sønderborg Municipality offers anonymous substance abuse treatment in collaboration with Aabenraa, Haderslev and Tønder Municipality.

To receive an anonymous quote, you must:

• be over 18 years of age
• be in education, in a job or otherwise associated with the labor market 
• have a permanent residence
• have a consumption of drugs that does not require medical treatment
• have a desire to reduce or stop your consumption 
• need to be anonymous

The treatment consists of:

• 1 interview (in person, by telephone or virtually)
• 8 group sessions (virtual)
• 1 final interview (in person, by phone or virtually)

The treatment is free, and you do not have to provide your name or CPR number.

Can I contact a social and street nurse?

Yes. If you know someone with substance abuse problems, isolation or homelessness, you can contact the social and street nurse on tel. +45 27 90 63 15.

The offer is free and anonymous.

The social and street nurse can also help you apply for dental treatment, provide free injection equipment and more.

Can I get help as a relative? 

Yes. We offer relative groups and talks for you who are relatives of a person with substance abuse problems. Here you can get training and sparring to better understand the addiction and talk about the situation you are in.

Are there other offers at the Addiction Center?

At the Addiction Center we also offer:

• ear acupuncture (NADA)
• free injection equipment
• vaccination for hepatitis etc
• Værestedet Lykken with activities and community for registered and previously registered citizens. The center is open Monday to Friday 08.30 - 12.00

What is #mindrunk?

#mindrerus is an effort to reduce the use of drugs among students in youth education in Sønderborg Municipality.

#mindrrerus is available at the following schools:

• Sønderborg State School
• BC South
• AGS
• FGU
• EUC South
• The 10

As a student, you can contact the substance abuse consultant at your school if you need to talk about your own use of drugs or are concerned about a schoolmate's use.

The school can also invite you to have a conversation with #mindrerus if they are concerned about your well-being. Everything you and the substance abuse counselor talk about stays between you.

You can contact #mindrerus on the telephone number: 27 90 71 17.

What is family-oriented substance abuse treatment?

Family-oriented drug treatment helps families talk about the meaning and consequences of drugs.

The offer is for families with children under the age of 18, where one parent has an addiction. The treatment supports the family in building new ways of being together.

Where can I get help with your use of benzodiazapines?

If you need help with your use of benzodiazepines, you should contact your own doctor, as it may be associated with particular risks.

For further help you can also contact The Benzo Advice.

Where can I find quality standards?

You can see all quality standards here.