Unique approach

Dr Garrett McGovern is Medical Director and Founder of the Priority Medical Clinic, which is a private outpatient addiction treatment and rehabilitation facility in Dundrum. He is a renowned medical addiction  expert and is a regular contributor to the media on addiction related health issues (link to articles Here).  He graduated in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin and in Clinical Addiction from the National Addiction Centre, King’s College London.  He is the only doctor in Ireland who has Addiction Medicine Certification with the International Society of Addiction Medicine.  He also holds a Diploma in Clinical Leadership form the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. 

For any queries, Dr. McGovern is available to provide confidential answers and assistance.  

Telephone:  01-2916153      Email:  drmcgovern@prioritymedicalclinic.ie

Link to Contact us and map of clinic –  Here

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Access Care from Anywhere

We understand that attending in person may not always be feasible. That’s why we offer video and telemedicine consultations.  This convenient service allows you to receive professional medical advice and support from the comfort of your home.  You can discuss your concerns with Dr. McGovern in a confidential setting, ensuring you receive the care you need without the barriers of travel or time constraints.

Online call and rehab treatment has become increasingly popular, offering several benefits for individuals seeking help with addiction recovery.  Some key advantages are geographical flexibility.  Customized schedules: Online treatment often allows for more flexible scheduling, which can be adapted to the patient’s lifestyle and commitments.  Continuity of Care and long-term support.  Online care can provide a lifeline for individuals who have completed an in-person program but need ongoing support. 

Confidentiality: Online sessions can offer a greater sense of privacy, as individuals can engage in therapy from their own space without having to visit a clinic.  Many people feel more comfortable discussing personal issues via virtual meetings, especially in the early stages of seeking help.   Online platforms can connect patients with Dr McGovern from all over the world, allowing access to specific expertise not available locally.  Online rehab treatment has transformed access to addiction recovery services, providing a viable and effective option for many.

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Dr Garrett McGovern
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Approach & Philosophy

The Priority Medical clinic is the first medically led private OUTPATIENT addiction rehab and treatment programme in Ireland.  It offers detoxification from stimulant drugs such cocaine as well as alcohol and benzodiazepines. It also treats problematic gambling. Dr McGovern brings a wealth of experience having worked in the field of alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction since 1998. He started out treating heroin addiction and has continued in the opiate dependence field. In recent years opiate addiction has exploded in Ireland beyond heroin with the emergence of painkiller opiate use.

Our treatment  approach is pragmatic, evidence based, non-judgemental and individually tailored to the patient. There is a particular emphasis on improving mental , emotional and physical health and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy, individual counselling and relaxation techniques. The focus is on the individual rather than the drug and the programme is delivered in a way that reduces the stigma associated with addiction.

Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition which afflicts many families worldwide. The programme Dr McGovern has developed at the Priority Medical Clinic is evidence based and brings together the skills of specialists in addiction counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy and relaxation therapy.

This multidisciplinary collaborative approach provides patients with the best possible care in dealing with their addictions. It allows people to continue with normal life activities without impinging on important duties such as work and family life.

Drug addiction is recognized by the World Health Organisation as a chronic relapsing condition for which there is no known cure. It should be viewed no differently than other chronic medical illnesses.

The ethos of Priority Medical Clinic is one of Harm reduction, “a term which defines policies, programmes, services and actions that work to reduce the health, social and economic harms to individuals, communities and society that are associated with the use of drugs”(Newcombe 1992).

  • An advanced,comprehensive and collaborative addiction recovery programme
  • Emphatic and patient centered approach
  • Evidence based interventions
  • Provides a comfortable, safe and positive environment
  • Emphasis on improving mental, emotional and physical health.
  • Alcohol, drug and behavioral addiction programmes are tailored to meet individual needs.

Link to: Programmes

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