Diamorphine
Diamorphine-assisted treatment – an effective alternative for severe opioid dependence.
Who this treatment is for.
For most people with opioid dependence, treatment with methadone, levomethadone, buprenorphine, or sustained-release morphine is an effective and established therapy.
However, there are patients who, despite intensive treatment efforts, continue to suffer from intense cravings, regularly consume illegal substances, or repeatedly drop out of treatment. For these individuals, diamorphine-assisted substitution can be a meaningful treatment option.
Embedded in a comprehensive medical and psychosocial treatment concept, diamorphine-assisted treatment can help reduce concurrent drug use, promote health stability, and sustainably improve quality of life.
What is diamorphine?
Diamorphine (pharmaceutical heroin) is a high-purity medication produced under the strictest quality standards. Unlike street heroin, it contains no unknown cutting agents or impurities and is administered in a controlled medical environment.
“The goal of the treatment is not to ‘supply drugs,’ but to stabilize individuals suffering from illness who have not been able to benefit sufficiently from previous therapy options.”
What the treatment can achieve
Numerous studies have shown that diamorphine treatment for suitable patients leads to a significant reduction in illegal drug use, better physical and mental health, and higher treatment retention. Many patients also report a noticeable decrease in cravings, inner tension, and the pressure to procure drugs. This often creates the necessary conditions for stabilizing their life situation, finding employment, or restoring social relationships for the first time.
Less illegal drug use
Significant reduction in the use of illegal substances.
Better health
Improvement in physical and mental health.
Higher treatment retention
Patients remain more reliably in treatment – the foundation for stabilization, employment, and social relationships.
How the treatment works
Under medical supervision
Treatment takes place in our specially equipped diamorphine clinic under medical supervision. Patients administer the individually dosed medication themselves under hygienic conditions and with medical support.
Individually dosed
Depending on individual needs, the medication can be administered once, twice, or three times daily.
Supplementary substitution
To prevent withdrawal symptoms outside of dispensing hours, diamorphine is often combined with supplementary oral substitution.
Requirements for admission
Since 2025, the legal access requirements have been simplified, allowing more affected individuals to benefit from this therapy.
Embedded in a comprehensive concept
In our practice, diamorphine-assisted treatment is embedded in a comprehensive addiction medicine concept. In addition to medication-based therapy, we offer close medical supervision as well as the option for on-site psychosocial support.
Our goal is not just to reduce consumption, but to achieve a lasting improvement in health, quality of life, and social participation.
Are you wondering if diamorphine treatment is right for you?
We would be happy to advise you in a non-binding personal consultation. Please call us or send us an email.
Contact Details & Address
Praxis Lyonn - Medical care at the outpatient clinic for
Integrated Drug Assistance Berlin (A.I.D. Berlin)
and diaLotus - Diamorphine Outpatient Clinic
Address:
Galenstr. 6
13597 Berlin-Spandau
Side entrance on the left
Phone:030 2355 49 -0 (Practice)
Phone:030 3464 93 420 (diaLotus)
Fax:030 2355 4934
Mobile:0173 321 5591
Email:
praxis@praxis-lyonn-aid.de
diamorphin@praxis-lyonn-aid.de
Opening hours (Practice)
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Medical consultation on Tue only from 10:30 a.m.
Mon, Tue and Thu: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekend and holiday dispensing: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(ONLY dispensing of substitute, no regular consultation)
Opening Hours (diaLotus)
Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (including public holidays)
Application window:
07:30 - 10:00
11:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 17:00
Weekends: 08:00 – 15:00
Application window:
08:00 – 09:30
10:30 – 12:00
13:00 – 14:30
Available by phone: daily from 07:30 – 19:30