Baden-Württemberg secures the future of the online consulting platform DigiSucht

Baden-Württemberg secures the future of the online consulting platform DigiSucht

Baden-Württemberg promotes nationwide online consulting platform for addicts

Since January 1, 2024, Baden-Württemberg, together with other countries, has been promoting the nationwide online consulting platform Digiucht and thus ensures its continued operation. The platform offers low -threshold direct access to advice and help for addictors and their relatives.

digital offers are also indispensable from addiction advice. That is why the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration has been financing the nationwide online consulting platform Digiucht since January 1, 2024. The commitment of the federal states seamlessly connects to the development and model phase of the platform funded by the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) and ensures its further operation.

"Due to the joint effort of several countries, we have managed to secure the future of Digiucht. The offer has proven itself and established. The platform offers low -threshold direct access to advice and help. If digi addiction would have had to be ended," said Minister Manne Lucha.

DigiSchucht complements the offer of the addiction counseling centers on site funded by the state in all city and counties from the state. The professional and free consultation offer can be found on all the usual devices such as smartphone, tablet or PC on the web address. An app or separate software is not required.

Digiucht is aimed at addicted and addicted people and their relatives - regardless of whether it is about problematic alcohol consumption, sprawling gambling or computer games, the consumption of cannabis or other substances. Parents of children and adolescents at risk of addiction also find support here. All those seeking advice can contact qualified addiction advisors in their region on the DigiSchlicht platform with their concerns in a protected and anonymous framework. You can send your concerns by email or book an appointment for a direct exchange via video chat or text messenger. The digital tools and exercises (e.g. consumer diary, motivation scale) present on the platform support a desired change in behavior.

The State Office for Addiction Questions in Baden-Württemberg was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs to support the Baden-Württemberg addiction advice centers in the integration into the online offer and to take over quality assurance.

Protection and care of addicted people are of great importance, especially in times when the use of digital media increases. The promotion of DigiSchlings is an important step to ensure that people with addiction problems continue to have access to professional help, even if personal consultations are not possible on site. This type of support can also help reduce the inhibition threshold for those seeking advice and help them to overcome their dependency.

Overall, the promotion of Digiucht by Baden-Württemberg and other countries is a positive signal for the support of addicts and their families. The platform offers important digital access to professional advice and help and helps to improve the care situation for addicted people.