TOM ŘECHTáčEK
ADDICTION / Psychiatric Hospital – Addiction Treatment Ward

The admission ward for addiction treatment at the psychiatric hospital in Horní Beřkovice is where individuals take their first steps toward overcoming their dependency on drugs, alcohol, or gambling. It is a place where severely damaged lives and deteriorated health conditions begin the long process of recovery. Hope for healing intertwines with the despair of ruined lives, often accompanied by overwhelming financial debt. This ward marks only the beginning of their path to sobriety, with the approximately one-month stay serving primarily as a stabilization period. Patients are introduced to psychotherapy and begin to gain insight into their difficult circumstances.
Since 2019, I have been regularly visiting this ward, spending several days with the patients during each visit. I immerse myself in their community, listen to their stories, and witness both their successes and setbacks.

Author

A Czech documentary photographer who specializes in long-term projects with deep social impact. His work focuses on themes such as addiction, psychiatric care, and life on the margins of society.

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https://tom-rechtacek1.webnode.cz/

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