Clínicas CITA

Clínicas CITA is a private addiction treatment and mental health center in the Barcelona region of Spain. Established in 1981, the clinic offers residential rehabilitation, outpatient care, and online services. The center operates through four integrated residential facilities: CITA Clínica, CITA Comunidad, CITA Fundación, and CITA VIP.

Accreditations and Professional Recognition

The clinic holds ASCO accreditation and is recognized as an accredited research center. This allows the medical team to integrate advanced therapeutic techniques into recovery protocols. The facility and its leadership have received several industry awards:

• Best Addiction, Rehabilitation, and Detoxification Clinic in Europe by MedicalCare Review.
• Excellence in Addiction Treatment Award from the Premios Cataluña.
• Best Psychiatrist in Europe awarded to founder Dr. Josep María Fàbregas Pedrell by the European Awards in Medicine.

These honors reflect over 40 years of clinical experience in treating complex mental health disorders and dependencies.

Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation

The clinic provides structured recovery pathways for both substance and behavioral addictions. Specialists manage detoxification and rehabilitation for cocaine, heroin, alcohol, cannabis, and benzodiazepines. Behavioral programs address internet-related dependencies, gambling, and sex addiction through individualized assessments.

The Alcohol Detoxification Center provides specialist-supervised withdrawal management. This ensures safety during acute alcohol abstinence. Recovery combines medical, psychological, and therapeutic interventions to address the root causes of dependency.

Treatment extends beyond the residential phase through Relapse Prevention services. This program includes personalized follow-up care to help patients maintain long-term sobriety. A collaborator network monitors patients in their local areas after discharge.

Family intervention services are available when patients do not recognize their addiction. These services provide structured support and guidance for relatives throughout the recovery process.

Psychiatry and Specialized Therapy

The psychiatry department focuses on dual diagnosis and borderline personality disorder. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses patients with both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. A psychiatrist is available on-site 24 hours a day.

Therapeutic approaches at the clinic include:

• Equine-assisted psychotherapy (PAE) – horse-related activities for emotional regulation.
• Cognitive neurorehabilitation – addressing brain function changes from long-term substance use.
• Mindfulness and yoga – tools for stress reduction and mental clarity.
• Sociotherapy – improving social integration and communication skills.

Specialists Dr. Margarita Roscach and Dr. Alejandra Outomuro lead these multidisciplinary teams. Dr. Josep María Fàbregas Pedrell, who trained at Hospital Marmottan in Paris, oversees medical direction.

Neuromodulation and Technology

Clínicas CITA uses Neuromodulation as a non-invasive option for treating addictions and mental health symptoms. Each program begins with a specialized evaluation of psychiatric history and current medications. The clinical team uses two primary technologies:

• TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) – modulates brain activity without surgery.
• tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) – provides targeted neurological support.

The team integrates these sessions into the broader treatment plan rather than using them as standalone therapies. This approach supports the brain's natural recovery processes during rehabilitation.

International Patient Services

The clinic treats international patients through residential stays or online addiction therapy. Videoconference consultations work as a primary treatment method or a complement to in-person care.

Residential amenities include private or shared rooms for three to five people. Suites with air conditioning and Netflix are available for added comfort. Patients can access an on-site gym, swimming pool, and sports facilities for football and basketball. The center also provides physiotherapy and cleaning services so patients can focus fully on recovery.