Alcoholism treatment in NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Alcoholism treatment at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey typically costs around $48,000 for a 4-week program. This JCI-accredited hospital is Turkey's only private AMATEM-licensed addiction center, offering specialized inpatient care. The treatment is led by Dr. Bahruz Shukurov, an addiction specialist with 14 years of experience in mindfulness-based therapies.

Treatment Program Overview

The 4-week alcoholism treatment package includes:

• 28-30 days of hospitalization in a private room
• Detoxification during the first week
• Daily psychiatric examinations with weekly professor follow-ups
• Cranial MRI and QEEG brain mapping
• TMS/Deep rTMS brain stimulation
• 5 weekly psychotherapy sessions with CBT, DBT, or EMDR options
• Three meals daily plus snacks
• Airport transfers and translation services

Medical Team and Approach

Dr. Bahruz Shukurov leads the treatment program as the addiction specialist. He holds an MD from Azerbaijan Medical University and completed psychiatry training at Istanbul University. The program uses a multidisciplinary approach that combines detoxification, therapy, and cutting-edge techniques like genetic testing for personalized medication selection.

Treatment Phases

The treatment occurs in three phases: First comes mandatory detoxification. Then therapy intensification begins with supervised outings. Finally, post-discharge telemedicine provides ongoing support. The hospital uses cranial MRI to check for organic brain damage and QEEG mapping to analyze brain activity.

For shorter stays, a 1-week option costs approximately $15,000. Patients typically need to stay in Turkey for 5-6 weeks total. Full payment is required before treatment begins.