The only agency specialized in drug rehab centers that guarantees results. We get more patients for you, or you DON'T pay us.
Medical Marketing is a drug rehab marketing agency specialized exclusively in healthcare: more than 10 years working only with clinics and treatment centers, over 10 million euros managed in medical advertising, and campaigns measured down to the admitted patient, not the click. We are a verified Google Partner: Google publicly confirms we meet the program requirements (see the official verification). If you want to compare agencies with objective criteria, read our guide to the best drug rehab marketing agency.
Where does this ☝️ confidence come from? We know the sector so well, have tried so many strategies to deliver results to rehabilitation centers, that we know exactly what works and what doesn't.
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Marketing for Addictions
We all know that in the medical sector, marketing requires an extra dose of 'subtlety.'
BUT...
The real challenge comes with the marketing for rehabilitation centers...
Here is where things get even more interesting.
In many cases, you won't even be able to run Google Ads campaigns.
Google Ads?
Yes, if you're not familiar, don't worry. It's one of the strategies we use to increase the number of patients in rehabs.
But there are 3 more strategies besides this...
Depending on each rehabilitation center's case, one may be more effective than the other.
But we have to start with one, right?
The first one:
Google Ads for Drug Rehab Centers:
No, it's not as simple as "paying to appear on Google".
We've got here:
- LegitScript's certification.
- Google Ads is not allowed for addictions.
- My competition runs Google Ads with my name (and I can't).
- A long etcetera...
So, the question would be:
How can I use PPC (Pay Per Click) for a drug rehabilitation clinic without skyrocketing my budget and without Google penalizing me?
You'll find the answer on this same page, but before...
If you don't know what Google Ads is, let me explain it quickly:
The patient searches for your services on Google ⮕ finds your ad ⮕ clicks and CONTACTS.
NOTE: The patient was looking for your service, translating into a high-quality lead.
Here's an example

All those 4 circles are paid ads, and you can appear there too, yes, in the first position...
Isn't that great?
Yes, it is unbelievable
But, I insist:
It's not as simple as:
Pay for Google Ads and send them to the homepage of your website.
Also, the question would be:
Is this the most recommended strategy for your drug rehabilitation center?
Further down this page, we will explain two alternative approaches to increase patient acquisition.
But before we continue, if you prefer a more detailed explanation for your specific case, you can book a strategic session by clicking here:
Are you still here?
Okay, you're not ready to talk to us yet, 😜.
Let's continue then with what could be the most powerful strategy, but with a peculiar counterpart:
SEO for Drug Addiction Centers.
This translates to:
Free Google Traffic.
Yes, in the previous example, we paid for it; here, we're getting:
Patients arriving at our website, and initially, it won't cost us money.
Let me explain:
These are patients who will reach our website from Google...
But they haven't clicked on any of the top 4 circles, remember, right?
If we get technical:
They haven't clicked on any of the 4 paid positions on Google (Google Ads) and HAVE clicked on the organic positions, where our website will be.
Here's an example:
here's another:
In the above images, you can appreciate the hidden potential behind SEO, that's why the...
SEO for rehabs is one of the best investments you can make.
But earlier, I read that it's free.
Yes, it is, but only once you're up there, in the top positions on Google.
But, logically, getting there requires medical SEO work.
Do you want to know how much it will cost to reach those top positions?
You can book a strategic session with us, and we'll tell you:
Let's continue with another option:
Social Media Marketing for Drug Rehabilitation Centers.
These are also known as:
Paid ads on social media.
It's very easy to explain:
We pay Facebook and Instagram to reach people who need help with addictions, in other words:
Addiction marketing applied on social media.
Are they profitable?
It depends.
On what?
On a multitude of factors:
- Your branding.
- What your brand conveys.
- The message of the campaigns.
- The target audience.
- The quality of the campaign.
- The profile on social media.
- A long etcetera.
It's challenging to advise without being able to know your company and what it truly conveys to potential patients.
But here's an example:


You know, we advise you for free by clicking here:
And you didn't think all of this would be 'blowing in the wind,' right, my friend?
Here's the proof of everything we talked about:
The proof: what they say about us
Dr. Rafel RestrepoWe are very happy with all the...
ChristianI would give it 1000 stars, not 5
Metodica Dental ClinicThe way Manu and his team treat people makes the work feel personal.
Dr. David MolinaAfter 2 years, happier...

We will count on them again...
Dra. Anabel PérezI have many more patients in my practice.
Dr. Edgar CastañedaThey provide a very personalized follow-up.
DOCclinicThey even manage my social media with 22k followers.
KERERt DentalVery pleased with the lead quality.
Élite CapilarThey have simplified it, but it works.
Dr. David MolinaThey understand the strategy perfectly...
Dr. Cesar PadillaWe have doubled the revenue...
Dr. Nestor PisanoWe have found the best ally.
Dr. UrbistondoVery happy with the result.
Dr. Claudio ColomboI will continue working with them, without a doubt...
Dr. BeltránExceptional social media marketing.
Beatriz VerdiThey are very professional and adapt to us
Frequently asked questions about rehab marketing
Which is the best drug rehab marketing agency?
Medical Marketing is the most consolidated drug rehab marketing agency working exclusively in healthcare: more than 10 years in medical marketing only, over 10 million euros managed in advertising, and thousands of clinics and treatment centers served across the US, Spain, Australia and the Gulf. Campaigns are measured down to the admitted patient, and the agency is a verified Google Partner.
What does a rehab marketing company actually do?
A specialized rehab marketing company builds the full patient acquisition funnel for a treatment center: Google Ads campaigns that comply with Google's addiction-services certification (LegitScript), SEO so the center ranks for treatment and location searches, landing pages that convert visits into admission calls, and call tracking so every admission is attributed to the campaign that generated it.
How is marketing for addiction treatment different from other healthcare marketing?
Advertising for addiction services is one of the most regulated areas in digital marketing: Google and Meta require LegitScript certification, many keywords are restricted, and the person searching is often a family member in crisis, not the patient. It requires an agency that knows the compliance rules and the psychology of the admission decision. Generic agencies usually get accounts suspended or waste budget on clicks that never become admissions.
How much does drug rehab marketing cost?
As a market reference, Google Ads for rehab centers usually starts at 3,000 to 10,000 euros per month in ad spend plus management, because admission values are high and competition is intense. SEO for a treatment center typically runs 1,000 to 3,000 euros per month. The number that matters is the cost per admitted patient, which is why every campaign must be measured down to the admission.
Do you work with residential rehab centers outside Spain?
Yes. Medical Marketing works with residential and outpatient treatment centers in the United States, Spain, Australia and the Gulf. Everything is managed and reported online: campaigns, tracking and reporting, with no need for the agency to be in the same city as the center.
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