SpainThe director of the addiction treatment center 'Zeus' in Tarragona, Spain, along with two other individuals linked to the investigation, was detained on June 30 by Spanish authorities. The detention followed allegations of alleged criminal acts against patients, including constant insults from staff, physical punishments such as being forced to collect horse manure, and isolation from family members. The detainees were released without formal charges, and a judge has scheduled them for further questioning. Reports from nine former patients and two ex-employees describe abusive and humiliating practices, including forced nudity, physical abuse, and psychological manipulation aimed at undermining self-esteem. These actions reportedly occurred under the direction of a psychologist who received orders from the center’s director, Luis Pérez. Patients claim they were subjected to excessive medication without medical supervision and faced threats of extended treatment if they refused punitive measures. Some victims have expressed suicidal thoughts due to the mistreatment.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the incident as a systemic failure within a private healthcare institution, highlighting abuses that could be seen as violations of human rights and ethical standards in medical care. While the legal proceedings are presented factually, the emphasis on patient suffering and the de
