Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center

About Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center

Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center is a specialist hospital in Yokosuka offering medically guided treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Founded in 1941, the centre has played an influential role in Japanese addiction care, developing a patient-centred model that respects each person’s autonomy while providing structured support for lasting recovery. Treatment combines medical assessment and withdrawal management with cognitive behavioural therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation and medication-assisted treatment where clinically appropriate. Residential, detox and outpatient pathways are available, with multidisciplinary input from psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists. Programmes help patients understand addiction, identify patterns connected with substance use and practise realistic strategies for preventing relapse. Depending on clinical needs, care may also include occupational therapy, self-help group participation, family education and support with practical arrangements for returning to community life. The hospital occupies a spacious coastal campus near Nobi Beach, with green hills, gardens and views across Tokyo Bay. Access to nature, recreational facilities and a choice of private or shared, air-conditioned rooms provide a calm setting for stabilisation, rehabilitation and ongoing recovery work.