Quit using mephedrone and regain control
Professional and confidential treatment to quit mephedrone in Madrid. A team of psychologists and psychiatrists will support you, at your own pace and without judgment.
Initial assessment in a safe and respectful environment. Individual sessions.
Dar el primer paso suele ser lo más difícil. La adicción It doesn't define who you are, y pedir ayuda no es un fracaso: es el comienzo del proceso terapéutico.
And if you're worried about someone you care about, we're here for you, too.
Would you prefer that we call you?
Déjanos tu nombre y teléfono. Te llamamos para orientarte.
Quitting Mephedrone, Step by Step
Diseñamos un plan personalizado con intervenciones que cuentan con respaldo científico: psicoterapia individual, entrevista motivacional y prevención de recaídas, integradas en nuestro Modelo Unificado Transdiagnóstico. El acompañamiento profesional se mantiene en cada fase. Dentro del Plan de Tratamiento Individualizado (PTI), atendemos también la ansiedad, el insomnio o el ánimo bajo que pueden aparecer, y trabajamos contigo para afrontar el craving —el deseo intenso de consumir— y las situaciones de riesgo. Todo de forma individualizada, en un entorno seguro y de respeto.
First Confidential Call
Nos cuentas tu situación. Te escuchamos y te orientamos.
Evaluation with the medical team
Evaluación integral del consumo, de la posible patología dual y de la salud física.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Psychotherapy and, if necessary, treatment for symptoms and co-occurring disorders, either on an outpatient basis or as an inpatient, depending on your situation.
Support and Relapse Prevention
Aprender a afrontar el craving y las situaciones de riesgo, con seguimiento a largo plazo. Una recaída no es el final: puede formar parte del proceso y se trabaja en terapia.
Understanding Mephedrone Addiction
Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a synthetic cathinone, one of the so-called new psychoactive substances (NPS). It acts as stimulating —similar to amphetamines— but it also has a component similar to MDMA, y eso explica parte de sus riesgos. Suele consumirse en contextos de ocio y, en algunos casos, en contexto sexual (chemsex). Conocer sus efectos y sus riesgos ayuda a orientar el tratamiento.
Qué se puede notar (y por qué no suele detectarse en los análisis habituales) +
- Euphoria and increased energy, sociability, and lack of inhibition.
- Tachycardia and Palpitations, con elevación de la tensión arterial.
- Bruxism (clenched jaw) and dilated pupils.
- Anxiety, suspicion, or paranoid thoughts; in cases of heavy use, agitation, or psychosis.
- Insomnia and then a "slump" feeling tired, low in spirits, and intense craving.
- Pattern for compulsive re-consumption (repeated doses) that increase the risk.
An important fact: Cathinones such as mephedrone do not usually show up in standard urine tests (Rapid "amphetamine" tests often come back negative even if the person has used the drug recently.) Confirming the diagnosis requires specific laboratory tests. That is why the diagnosis is based primarily on the medical history, not based on a test. The profile described is for general guidance only; every person is different.
Dual Diagnosis +
- Paintings by depression and anhedonia, especially during the "low" phase.
- Anxiety and insomnia.
- Induced psychosis: It is usually temporary and improves with abstinence, but in vulnerable individuals it can unmask or trigger a persistent disorder.
- Decompensation of a bipolar disorder previous.
- ADHD no diagnosticado, cuya valoración resulta especialmente relevante cuando hay consumo de estimulantes.
- Multiple Drug Use and other addictions.
Tratamos a la vez la adicción y los trastornos que la acompañan, porque el abordaje conjunto es el recomendado en patología dual.
Health complications +
- Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, chest pain.
- Due to overstimulation: heatstroke (hyperthermia), profuse sweating, dehydration, muscle spasms.
- Hyponatremia (sodio bajo), favorecida por la ingesta excesiva de agua y por alteraciones hormonales en la regulación del líquido corporal; puede ser grave.
- Neuropsychiatric: anxiety, agitation, paranoid thoughts, psychosis.
- Bruxism, severe headache, blurred vision, tolerance.
In some cases, consumption occurs in sexual context (chemsex). If this is your situation, we'll address it without judgment and with a focus on sexual health. And if at any point there is substance use injected, conviene tener en cuenta el riesgo de infecciones (VIH, hepatitis) y de sobredosis: podemos orientarte también en esto. La valoración médica inicial ayuda a detectar a tiempo estas complicaciones y a tratarlas cuando aparecen.
Treatment for Quitting Mephedrone +
- Initial stage. An initial interview (by phone or in person) and an assessment at the center—with the family, if desired—to determine the pattern of use, motivation for change, personal history, and the needs of each individual.
- Specific stage. We designed a Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) in which you play an active role in your recovery, with goals tailored to your situation (reducing use, breaking the habit, or abstinence).
It is our own integrated work model, the Unified Transdiagnostic Model (MUT): integra tratamientos con respaldo científico —cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention— and also addresses anxiety, depression, or insomnia, which often accompany substance use (dual diagnosis).
Unlike opioids, mephedrone There is no antidote or replacement therapy: There is no specific medication “to quit.” Withdrawal is primarily psychological —craving, fatiga, sueño excesivo, ánimo bajo y falta de concentración—, síntomas que suelen mejorar de forma progresiva con el tiempo y el acompañamiento profesional. Cuando hace falta, se tratan farmacológicamente los síntomas y la patología dual, siempre evaluated and prescribed by a doctor. Treatment may include outpatient clinic —compatible with your daily life— or with admission if your situation calls for it. We always decide this together with you.
This treatment is part of our substance abuse treatment in Madrid, where we also addressed the cocaine, the synthetic drugs and the alcohol. You can learn more about our addiction treatment center in Madrid, the detox center and the outpatient treatment.
How much does it cost? +
¿Con qué frecuencia son las sesiones? +
In light of signs of stimulant toxicity —chest pain or tightness, severe palpitations, or fainting; high fever with very hot skin, muscle stiffness or twitching, and confusion (golpe de calor); convulsiones; agitación extrema o psicosis—, es necesaria una valoración médica urgente. El riesgo aumenta si se mezcla con alcohol, GHB u otros depresores. Esta información es orientativa y It does not replace an individual professional evaluation.
A medical clinic that's close by and confidential
Licensed clinical psychologists and psychiatrists who treat addiction and dual diagnosis with clinical rigor and a compassionate approach, right here in Madrid. A team with experience in treating new psychoactive substances and stimulants.
Personalized and Confidential Care
Un seguimiento adaptado a cada persona y protegido por el secreto profesional. Tú decides con quién compartirlo.
Outpatient or inpatient
Comprehensive care that fits your lifestyle. Most treatments are outpatient.
Equipo cercano y cualificado
Fomentamos el trabajo terapéutico desde el primer momento, con un equipo profesional cercano y con formación específica en adicciones.
Tratamientos personalizados
Planes de tratamiento individualizados, pensados para adaptarse a cada persona y a su situación.
We'll take this step with you
Queremos escucharte y acompañarte a lo largo del proceso terapéutico, también en los momentos de mayor dificultad.
A quiet and unassuming spot in the heart of Madrid.
Dejar la mefedrona es posible. No tienes que hacerlo en soledad: damos el primer paso contigo, a tu ritmo y de forma confidencial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to be admitted? +
Will my family or my employer find out? +
Drug use in a sexual context (chemsex)—do you treat that? +
Is it really possible to quit mephedrone? +
How long does the treatment last? +
What happens on a first appointment? +
Take the first step today
A confidential phone call is all it takes to get started. We're here to help you or your family member.
