Treating Substance Dependency In The Uae: A Case Study

There is increasing concern about alcohol and drug problems in the Middle East, but addiction treatment models largely rely on evidence from Western countries with limited support for good-practice models in local addiction settings. Importantly, culturally sensitive aspects need to be explored for their influence on patients' perceptions, behaviors, and treatments. The aim of this article is to present a case report detailing the cultural elements and treatment delivery. Service provision occurred in the United Arab Emirates-based National Rehabilitation Centre, where a multidisciplinary team delivers specialist care to male nationals suffering from drug/alcohol use disorders.