Struggling Addiction Treatment Facilities Battle Severe Financial Woes, Risk Shutdown
In a stark warning to NRZ, the German Central Office for Addiction Issues' CEO, Peter Raiser, has highlighted the precarious financial situation of three-quarters of addiction counseling centers in Germany. This warning was issued on the occasion of the annual memorial day for drug-related deaths on July 21.
Raiser emphasized that the lack of prospects for these centers affects not only those directly involved but also poses a significant risk to society as a whole. The potential collapse in addiction counseling services could have significant societal implications, as reiterated by Raiser.
The financial instability of these centers could impact the ability to provide counseling, help, and therapies for those affected by drug addiction. Raiser stated that it is becoming increasingly difficult to offer these services due to the financial instability.
According to Raiser, addiction help is not a municipal obligation, which poses a risk that municipalities may cut costs despite significantly increasing efforts. Cities, municipalities, or districts in Germany bear financial responsibility for operating addiction counseling centers, making these local governments potentially indirectly affected by financing problems of these facilities.
However, Raiser also pointed out that every euro invested in addiction counseling yields a 17-fold return when considering the follow-up costs in the justice system, healthcare, and pension system. This underscores the importance of maintaining and strengthening these services.
Organizations like the Caritasverband in Cologne have emphasized the need for stable, long-term funding for social and addiction services. Thus, local public bodies responsible for health and social services budgets are those that could be impacted by funding shortfalls in addiction counseling institutions.
Raiser's warning comes at a time when the societal risks at stake are significant due to the potential collapse in addiction counseling services in Germany. Consequently, there is growing concern about the future of these centers, as stated by Raiser.
The annual memorial day for drug-related deaths serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for action to address the financial challenges faced by addiction counseling centers in Germany.
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