Mexico's Deputy Becerra Calls for Stricter Regulation of Addiction Rehab Centers

Federal deputy Monica Becerra warned that some addiction‑rehabilitation annexes in Aguascalientes operate in abandoned houses without adequate medical supervision, sanitation or humane conditions. She said the facilities often use makeshift windows, basic mattresses and blankets, exposing residents to health risks and possible abuse.

Becerra noted that a bill to regulate such centers has already passed the Chamber of Deputies and is now under Senate review. She announced plans to propose additional measures, including mandatory medical and psychiatric oversight, proper nutrition, dignified treatment, and the right for families to retrieve patients. The deputy also suggested allowing residents to work within the centers to offset treatment costs and called for regular inspections by the State Health Services Institute (ISSEA), similar to those applied to other commercial establishments.