introduction

Since their origins, the Dianova's addiction services have proven able to evolve and offer today a broad range of activities and programs which have made thousands of people able to look at the problem of drugs with different eyes…

Different eyes on one's use of drugs: our residential programs in therapeutic communities, oriented to abstinence, are dedicated to helping people to gain their bearings, to learn behaviors that lead to a higher quality of communication with others and to achieve better self control.

Our residential programs guarantee a drug and alcohol-free environment and rapid intake with the possibility of undergoing an in-site detoxification process under medical supervision.

Different eyes on issues that need to be addressed: programs were able to adjust to specific needs with the implementation of specialized initiatives – including treatment for cocaine users, for associated psychiatric disorders, for women with dependant children, for adolescents with behavior disorders.

Different eyes on the drugs themselves: when speaking of addictions, it means not only the traditional meaning of the word (abuse of illegal drugs), but the word also stands for a dependence on legal drugs, such as tobacco or alcohol. Understanding the special relationship people have with a given substance is often a key-element in achieving abstinence.

Science-based, person-oriented approaches

All programs developed within the Dianova network are grounded on science-based, reliable approaches, such as the biopsychosocial model, the motivational interview, cognitive-behavioral therapy and Rogerian approach. Every approach we utilize, however, is primarily based on the quality of the relationship between the addiction professional and the client. This is what we call the "therapeutic alliance".