From Despair to Happiness: How Over 1,000 in KhMAO Beat Addiction

A modern treatment approach offers many a real chance to return to a happy life, as shown by the success of the Svoboda clinics in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.
Feb 21, 2026
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An intensive 28-day program helps patients overcome addiction while maintaining their employment.
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Svoboda Addiction Treatment Clinic

The problem of addiction annually robs many Russians of joy, turning into a serious threat to the health and well-being of entire families. However, a modern approach to treatment gives many a real chance at returning to a happy life. A striking example of successful struggle against addiction is the work of the Svoboda addiction treatment clinics in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO).

Patient care is conducted at all levels, from psychological support to medication-based treatment.
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Svoboda Addiction Treatment Clinic

More than 1,000 local residents have already managed to complete a full rehabilitation course in just 28 days, preserving their jobs and restoring relationships with loved ones. Such impressive success has become possible thanks to a unique combination of a professional approach and the anonymity of the recovery process.

A new Svoboda clinic branch has opened in the city of Nizhnevartovsk, expanding access to care.
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Svoboda Addiction Treatment Clinic

Treatment in 28 Days: Faster and More Effective

The rehabilitation program developed by the doctors of the Svoboda clinic includes intensive medical and psychological assistance, allowing a person to cope with physical cravings and the emotional causes of addiction. The course is designed to achieve lasting positive changes specifically within this short timeframe. This duration is convenient for patients for whom it is important to maintain employment and stability outside the treatment facility«s walls.

A feature of the clinic also lies in providing an official anonymous sick leave certificate. Patients receive official medical confirmation of their absence from work, preserving the secrecy of their stay at the clinic. This allows them to avoid negative consequences, including loss of their job and social status.

Many patients note positive changes after just two or three weeks in the inpatient facility. The craving for alcohol or drugs decreases, general well-being improves, and social connections and the trust of relatives are restored. After completing the inpatient stage, the adaptation process begins, supported by medical staff and psychologists.

Expansion of the Clinic Network

Until recently, residents of the okrug could only count on quality help in the city of Surgut, but now a new clinic has opened in Nizhnevartovsk. Thus, opportunities for effective rehabilitation have become more accessible to almost all residents of the region.

Today, tens of thousands of Russians struggle with addiction daily, often preferring to ignore their condition. However, the example of KhMAO residents shows that overcoming the disease is possible if professional support is utilized in time.

In summary, the Svoboda clinic notes the successful experience of the network. Its program of fast and effective treatment is becoming an important contribution to the fight against the spread of alcohol and drugs among the region«s population. By respecting patients» personal data and providing official medical documentation, the centers ensure a high level of trust and demand among those in need of help.

Every person deserves a second chance at a happy life. Therefore, timely contact with specialized centers is the key to victory over addiction and the beginning of a new life stage.

Svoboda Addiction Treatment Clinic,
Surgut, Respubliki Street, 73/2;
phone: (3462) 75-82-81;
svoboda-surgut.ru.

Nizhnevartovsk,
Kuzovatkina Street, 47, Building 5;
phone: +7 (3466) 40-02-90;
nizhnevartovsk.svoboda.clinic.

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