Spain, Barcelona
Alcohol addiction Treatment in Clínicas CITA
About the clinic
Clínicas CITA in Dosrius, near Barcelona, Spain, treats alcohol addiction through detox and residential rehabilitation. Residential care may cost around $90 or $400 per day, while CITA Comunidad’s one-time registration fee may be around $2,200. Its detox center has a psychiatrist on site 24 hours a day.
Assessment and supervised detox
Dr. Josep María Fàbregas Pedrell, a psychiatrist and clinic founder, leads care with over 40 years of experience. He received the Best Psychiatrist in Europe award at the 2023 European Awards in Medicine.
Before treatment, the team assesses withdrawal risks, psychiatric history, current medicines, and possible co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Medical and psychiatric evaluation: Reviews health and mental health needs before treatment planning.
- Alcohol withdrawal assessment: Helps guide supervised care during acute withdrawal.
- Dual diagnosis assessment: Checks for mental health conditions alongside alcohol addiction.
Medically supervised detox manages withdrawal, followed by abstinence and rehabilitation or reintegration. Residential care is available at four facilities: CITA Clínica, CITA Comunidad, CITA Fundación, and CITA VIP.
Residential program options
- CITA Clínica residential rehabilitation: Around $90 per day. It includes a private room or suite, psychiatric and medical care, psychotherapy, sociotherapy, workshops, equine therapy, pool access, and meals. Medication is not included.
- CITA Comunidad residential rehabilitation: Around $400 per day, with a separate one-time registration fee of around $2,200. The daily rate includes shared rooms with mountain views, individual specialist sessions, meals, gym, horse riding, spinning, padel, and pool access.
- CITA VIP residential program: Private care at two independent places, with added personalized services and privacy.
Other therapies and follow-up
- Outpatient treatment: Care at the Barcelona city center without residential admission.
- Online addiction therapy: Psychological support by videoconference, as primary or additional care.
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (PAE): Uses Eagala-method horse-assisted activities. Clínicas CITA is the only center in Spain authorized to provide PAE.
- TMS and tDCS: Non-invasive brain stimulation methods that can be included in treatment plans.
- Cognitive neurorehabilitation: Addresses changes in brain function linked to long-term alcohol use.
- Family intervention: Supports relatives when a person does not recognize the addiction.
- Aftercare: Personalized follow-up and a collaborator network support patients after discharge.
Clínicas CITA holds ASCO accreditation and is an accredited research center. To explore suitable care, patients can request a consultation through Bookimed.
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1981
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Clínicas CITA: more details about the clinic
Spain, Barcelona
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.
Additional services
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Patient reviews
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Dorothée Gaeta
Aug 29, 2026
My experience with the CITA clinic has been profoundly positive. My partner has been a patient there for the last six months, and the results have been simply incredible. The change and progress have exceeded all our expectations.
During this process, such a strong and solid bond has been formed with the center that I know it will serve as a lifelong support. We would especially like to highlight:
Personalized patient care: Impeccable human touch that makes a real difference in the recovery process.
Family support: We have felt accompanied, informed, and supported at every stage of the journey.
Empathy from the team: All the professionals have shown constant sensitivity and understanding towards our situation.
Accessibility from management: The clinic's management was always available to us to answer any questions or concerns with complete transparency.
We are incredibly satisfied with the work they do. We will be eternally grateful to the entire CITA team for giving us back our peace of mind and hope. 100% recommended.
ToyOfGod
Jun 6, 2026
Always grateful to CITA. Grateful to all the staff, as they do admirable work.
I have felt very well cared for, well advised, fed, listened to, cared for and loved.
All great professionals who love their work, just as much as the people they care for.
Fighting addictions is not easy; this is a safe place where they will help you in this fight, to reconnect with yourself, strengthen self-esteem, manage your emotions, and value life.
Also grateful to my fellow patients, since at CITA we all help each other and remind ourselves that we are important, we are capable, and we deserve to be happy without the burden of addiction.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jaume.
Andrei Cercel-Duca
Nov 14, 2024
I had a fantastic experience and managed to do everything I set out to do. I highly recommend CITA to anyone in need of their services!
Ilya Ustyuzhaninov
Feb 20, 2023
great clinic, friendly environment and very personalized experience. stayed here for ~3 months and came out a better person.
Marci Lewis
Sep 26, 2024
I feel compelled to share my friend's devastating experience here. What was supposed to be a safe space for recovery turned out to be a nightmare filled with manipulation and unethical practices.
From the start, the admissions process was disorganized and rushed. My friend felt pressured to sign documents without fully understanding what they entailed. The staff seemed more interested in getting patients to commit than in providing any real care or support.
Once admitted, my friend was assigned a psychologist who treated the sessions like a sales pitch. Instead of personalized therapy, they were pushed into a generic treatment plan that included alarming prescriptions, including medications that weren’t even necessary. My friend received a false diagnosis that led to overprescribing without any proper assessment of their medical history. It felt like they were being treated as a guinea pig rather than a person in need of help.
The environment itself was chaotic and often unsafe. I heard from my friend about patients being left unsupervised, and there were incidents of aggression that went unaddressed by the staff. It became clear that the facility prioritized profit over patient care. My friend observed staff members with questionable qualifications, and the lack of oversight was alarming.
Promises of individualized care fell flat as my friend was stuck in unproductive group therapy sessions. The psychologists often contradicted each other and failed to engage meaningfully with the patients. My friend left these sessions feeling more confused and isolated.
As time went on, it became evident that the center was abusing my friend's trust. They consistently encouraged increases in medication, assuring my friend that it was necessary for recovery, despite the concerning side effects they were experiencing. When my friend voiced their worries, the staff dismissed them, suggesting even more medications to counter the adverse effects.
Ultimately, my friend left feeling worse than when they arrived. The experience was traumatizing, and they struggled with deeper issues as a result of the negligence and manipulation they encountered. Thankfully, they found a reputable facility that truly prioritized their well-being.
If you’re considering, I urge you to think twice. There are many places that genuinely care about recovery. Don’t let yourself or your loved ones fall into the trap of this center. Recovery is possible, but it requires integrity and compassion—qualities that are clearly missing here.
Mas Mia s-n, Dosrius, 08319, Barcelona region, Spain
updated 11/1/2026
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