Danskmisbrugsbehandling

What Danskmisbrugsbehandling does

Dansk Misbrugsbehandling is a Denmark-based private outpatient addiction treatment provider founded in 2007 (firmographics lists 2008) as a subsidiary of Behandlingscenter Tjele, which the source material describes as Denmark's largest private addiction treatment provider. The company operates four physical outpatient centers in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Kolding, plus a 24/7 anonymous intake hotline, delivering treatment to individual clients and corporate buyers across the country.

The core product is ambulant (outpatient) treatment for alcohol, cocaine, cannabis/hash, prescription medication (including benzodiazepines, opioids, ketamine, and fentanyl), gambling, and mixed-substance misuse. Treatment is delivered in groups of 6-8 participants, typically 2-3 times weekly in evenings, over 6-12 weeks depending on substance, followed by a structured 6-month aftercare program with biweekly meetings. The clinical methodology is the Minnesota Model, in which all therapists are described as having personal experience of addiction. Supplementary offerings include family counseling, optional Antabuse medication support, medically supervised withdrawal, a 14-day inpatient option, and online treatment sessions for younger clients. Corporate services comprise workplace interventions, alcohol policy consulting, and employer-funded treatment, with self-employed clients able to expense treatment through their company. Reported outcomes from a 136-participant satisfaction survey include 95% psychological improvement, 88% improved physical wellbeing, 90% improved family relationships, and 99% advisor satisfaction.

The business model combines four revenue streams: private-pay treatment fees, reimbursement from essentially all Danish health insurers and pension funds (Alm. Brand, AP Pension, Codan, Tryg, Danica, Dansk Sundheds-Sikring, Gjensidige, If, Nordea, Lægernes Pension), employer-funded corporate programs, and fully government-funded gambling treatment under the Ministry of Interior and Health's ludomanipulje. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, and the marketing motion is inbound-driven via the 24/7 hotline, SEO/content, and insurer/employer referrals. The firm is private, unlisted, with 1-10 employees per firmographics, and has not disclosed funding rounds, M&A, patents, or awards in the available source material.

Name

Danskmisbrugsbehandling

Legal name

Dansk MisbrugsBehandling

Website

https://danskmisbrugsbehandling.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dansk Misbrugsbehandling is a Denmark-based private outpatient addiction treatment provider, operating four centers in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Kolding, delivering Minnesota Model group therapy for alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction to individuals and corporate clients nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAF

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFABAD

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Outpatient addiction treatment
• Alcohol rehabilitation services
• Substance abuse counseling
• Gambling addiction therapy
• Minnesota model treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Treatment Fees: Core revenue from private-pay clients seeking addiction treatment. Treatment is provided at outpatient centers while clients live at home and maintain employment.
2. Health Insurance Reimbursement: Treatment costs covered by private health insurance (sundhedsforsikring). The company is approved by all Danish insurance companies. Insurance usage is confidential - employers are not informed.
3. Employer-Funded Treatment: Companies with alcohol/drug policies can fund employee treatment. For self-employed, treatment expenses can be invoiced to the company without personal taxation.
4. Government-Funded Gambling Treatment: Ludomania (gambling addiction) treatment is completely free as it is funded by the Danish Ministry of Interior and Health's gambling fund (ludomanipulje).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Danskmisbrugsbehandling provides ambulatory outpatient addiction treatment for alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, prescription drugs, and gambling addiction across Denmark, with treatment delivered after working hours so clients can remain at home and employed. Treatment is delivered through small groups of 6-8 participants using the Minnesota Model, complemented by family counseling, withdrawal management, six-month aftercare, and corporate intervention services. The organization operates four centers (Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Kolding) under a 24/7 confidential hotline intake.

Product overview

Dansk Misbrugsbehandling is a private addiction treatment organization offering outpatient treatment programs across Denmark. The core offering consists of ambulatory treatment services for alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, prescription drug abuse, and gambling addiction, where clients live at home and attend treatment 2-3 times weekly after working hours. The treatment methodology is based on the Minnesota Model, delivered in small groups of 6-8 participants. Supplementary services include family counseling, optional Antabuse medication support, withdrawal treatment, 24-hour inpatient options for intensive cases, and 6-month aftercare programs. The company also provides corporate intervention services for businesses. Treatment is available at centers in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Kolding. The organization is part of Behandlingscenter Tjele, Denmark's largest private addiction treatment provider, with over 30 years of combined experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulant Alkoholbehandling (Outpatient Alcohol Treatment) Ambulatory outpatient alcohol treatment delivered in evening group sessions for working adults who need to maintain employment and family life during recovery. Based on the Minnesota Model with 6-8 week treatment duration plus six-month aftercare.
• Kokainbehandling (Cocaine Treatment) Outpatient treatment program for cocaine addiction combining group counseling, individual therapy, and family involvement over approximately 10 weeks. Delivered at centers in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Kolding.
• Hashbehandling (Cannabis Treatment) Outpatient cannabis (hash) addiction treatment delivered in group sessions three times per week during evenings, with a typical duration of 10-12 weeks followed by aftercare.
• Medicinmisbrug Behandling (Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment) Outpatient treatment for prescription medication addiction covering opioids, benzodiazepines, painkillers, and other medications, combining medically supervised tapering with psychotherapy.
• Ludomani Behandling (Gambling Addiction Treatment) Free government-funded gambling addiction treatment delivered as weekly three-hour sessions for five weeks or as intensive weekend courses. Available to all Danish residents experiencing gambling addiction.
• Døgnbehandling (Inpatient Treatment) 24-hour residential inpatient treatment available for 14 days as an intensive phase before transitioning clients into the standard outpatient program. Used for clients requiring more intensive initial stabilization.
• Familierådgivning (Family Counseling) Standalone family counseling service for relatives and partners of addicts, delivered as three-hour weekly sessions for five weeks or as condensed weekend courses. Designed to support family members and improve treatment outcomes.
• Intervention (Corporate Intervention Services) Workplace intervention services where the organization prepares and participates in structured intervention conversations with employees struggling with substance abuse, helping employers address addiction issues.
• Virksomhedsbehandling (Corporate Treatment Programs) Comprehensive corporate treatment offering for businesses including alcohol policy development, workplace interventions, and employer-funded treatment financing. Targets HR departments and occupational health functions.
• Minnesotabehandling (Minnesota Model Treatment) Treatment program delivered using the Minnesota Model methodology, a 12-step based treatment approach developed from the Hazelden model and recognized internationally. All therapists have personal experience with addiction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of participants report psychological improvement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alm. BrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance provider that covers addiction treatment costs for policyholders. Insurance usage is confidential - employers are not notified.
• AP PensioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPension fund with health insurance that covers addiction treatment. Partners with treatment providers to offer members confidential treatment options.
• CodancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish insurance company providing health coverage for addiction treatment. Approved provider for policyholder treatment.
• TrygcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic insurance group covering addiction treatment for Danish policyholders.
• Danica PensioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPension fund providing health insurance that covers addiction treatment services.
• Dansk Sundheds-SikringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish health insurance provider specializing in treatment coverage including addiction services.
• GjensidigecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian-based insurance company operating in Denmark with health coverage for addiction treatment.
• If InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic insurance company providing health insurance coverage including addiction treatment.
• NordeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial services company with employee health insurance covering addiction treatment.
• Lægernes PensioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPension fund for Danish doctors providing health insurance that covers addiction treatment for physician members.
• Kriminalforsorgen (Danish Prison Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on research study examining gambling addiction and criminal behavior among inmates in Danish prisons. Study conducted across 6 Danish prisons with support from the Criminal Prevention Service.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alkoholklinikken: Danish private outpatient alcohol treatment provider serving self-paying and insurance-covered clients. Directly comparable on service model (outpatient alcohol programs) and target market (functional Danish adults).
• Caron Treatment Centers: U.S. nonprofit addiction treatment provider delivering inpatient and outpatient programs based on the 12-step/Minnesota traditions. Comparable on therapeutic model and corporate/employer-funded treatment offerings.
• Novavita: Danish private addiction treatment provider offering outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs, including Minnesota Model approaches. Directly competes for the same Danish self-pay and insurance-funded SUD outpatient clients.
• Promises Behavioral Health: U.S. addiction treatment provider offering outpatient and residential programs to insured and private-pay clients. Comparable as a multi-location SUD outpatient specialist targeting insurance-covered clients.
• Center for Behandling af Misbrug (CFB): Danish private addiction treatment provider delivering outpatient programs for alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction. Comparable service mix and Danish outpatient/SUD market overlap.

Emerging players

• Forsigtig: Danish online/app-based addiction support platform serving individuals with problematic alcohol use. Comparable as a Danish SUD intervention channel but competes via digital delivery versus DMB's center-based model.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: U.S.-based nonprofit originator/standard-bearer of the Minnesota Model. Closely comparable treatment methodology and residential plus outpatient addiction services across multiple locations.
• Behandlingscenter Tjele: Parent company and Denmark's largest private addiction treatment provider. Directly comparable as the largest private SUD outpatient/residential center in Denmark and the umbrella over which Dansk Misbrugsbehandling operates.

Regional players

• KABS Videncenter: Danish public knowledge and treatment center focused on alcohol and substance use. Comparable on outpatient SUD services and Danish market context but operates as a publicly funded provider.
• Ringgården: Danish residential and outpatient addiction treatment facility within the public/regional healthcare system. Comparable on addiction treatment offerings but operated as a public provider rather than private-pay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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