DeAddication

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What Is DeAddication?

DeAddiction refers to the process of overcoming dependence on addictive substances or behaviors. This often involves a combination of medical, psychological, and social interventions aimed at helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety.

Who Can Get DeAddication?

Deaddiction services are designed to help anyone struggling with addiction to substances (such as alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications) or behaviors (such as gambling or internet use).

  • Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: This includes people addicted to alcohol, illegal drugs (like heroin or cocaine), prescription medications (such as opioids or benzodiazepines), and other substances.
  • People with Behavioral Addictions: Deaddiction services also address behavioral addictions such as gambling, internet gaming, shopping, or eating disorders.
  • Adolescents and Young Adults: Special programs are often available for young people, focusing on age-appropriate interventions and support systems to help them overcome addiction.
  • Adults: Adults of all ages can seek deaddiction services, whether they are dealing with a long-term addiction or a more recent development.
  • Elderly Individuals: Older adults can also struggle with addiction, often due to prescription medications. Deaddiction programs can be tailored to address their specific needs.
  • People with Co-Occurring Disorders: Individuals who have both addiction and mental health disorders (such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder) can benefit from integrated treatment programs that address both issues simultaneously.
  • Families and Loved Ones: Family members of individuals struggling with addiction can also receive support and education to help them cope and to learn how to support their loved one's recovery.
  • Professionals: Some deaddiction programs are specifically designed for professionals (such as healthcare providers, pilots, or executives) who may need discreet and specialized treatment due to their job requirements.

Detoxification and Medically Managed Withdrawal

Detoxification is the process by which the body gets cleared of alcohol or drugs and is often accompanied by unpleasant or fatal side effects caused by withdrawal. Detoxification alone does not deal with psychological, social, and behavioral problem associated with addiction and therefore does not produce permanent behavioral changes necessary for recovery from addiction. The process of detoxification is managed with medications in an inpatient or outpatient setting, it is referred to as “medically managed withdrawal.”

Residential Treatment

The residential treatment model consists of a 6-12 week rehab based inpatient treatment followed by outpatient therapy and participation in a self-help group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, it is important for patient to stay in outpatient treatment programs or aftercare programs for continuous recovery. Long-term residential treatment offer 24 hours care. Treatment is highly structured with activities to help patients introspect his damaging beliefs, destructive behavior and helps to adopt new behaviors to lead a drug or alcohol free life.

Individualized Counseling

Individualized substance counseling not only targets substance or alcohol use .It also addresses related issues like employment status, family/social relationships and patient’s after recovery program.

Group Counseling

Group therapy is used for social reinforcement offered by peer discussion and to helps promote drug free lifestyles.

Behavioral Therapies

Behavioral treatments help patients in treatment for addiction, by providing incentives to them to remain abstinent, change their attitude and behavior towards substance, and enhance their life skills to handle stressful situations that may trigger craving for substances and prompt compulsive abuse.

12-Step Therapy

Twelve-step therapy is designed so the person becomes actively involved in 12-step self-help groups and promotes abstinence.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy targets family members who are important in patients recovery. Building communication between family members, Normalizing relationship, helping family to understand addiction as a disease, role of continuous monitoring and after care are some points which are emphasized.

How We Can Help!

Taking the first step towards mental health wellness is crucial. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your journey to better mental health. We are here to help you every step of the way.

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What Our Patients Say about us

Here's what our satisfied patients have to say about Samvedana Minds LLP and our experts. We are dedicated to seeing our patients smile. For privacy reasons, names have been changed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is psychiatrist, and what do they do ?

  • When should you consult a psychiatrist?

    If any negative mood state, anxiety, insomnia, appetite change, emotional disturbance, substance dependence, or any other symptom affecting thought, mood, or sleep persists for more than two weeks, you should consult a psychiatrist. Conversely, any symptoms causing acute distress should not be ignored and should be discussed with your doctor.

  • Are psychiatric medicines addictive ?

    It's a myth that psychiatrists prescribe medicines to make patients sleep throughout the day and that these medicines will cause dependence that patients can never overcome. Barring a few exceptions, most psychiatric medications are non-sedative. Irregular treatments, self-modulation of doses, and irregular lifestyles can hamper your treatment. Psychiatric medications taken under the supervision of a psychiatrist are not addictive.

  • Is lifelong medication necessary once I initiate treatment?

    Treatment duration is influenced by various factors, including your diagnosis, the seriousness of your condition, how long you've experienced symptoms, any other medical conditions you have, and how consistently you adhere to treatment plans. It's important not to stigmatize psychiatric illnesses and to actively seek the help you need.

  • Is it wise to seek professional advice from a psychiatrist regarding sexual concerns?

    Seeking help from a psychiatrist for sex-related issues is important because over 75% of such problems stem from psychological stress, performance anxiety, or fear of failure. Only a qualified psychiatrist can provide proper treatment, unlike unqualified practitioners or self-proclaimed experts. It's crucial to opt for scientific solutions rather than falling prey to quacks, fake hakims, or babas.

  • What treatments options do psychiatrist offers ?

  • Why choose Dr. Pradip Dalsaniya as psychiatrist?

    Dr. Pradip Dalsaniya stands out as one of the youngest consultant psychiatrists in Rajkot, holding an M.D. degree in psychiatry. With over a decade of experience across various regions of Gujarat, he has effectively addressed numerous chronic and challenging psychiatric cases. Dr. Dalsaniya is renowned for his exceptional counseling abilities, humility, enthusiasm, and attentive listening skills.

  • Is gaming or using smartphone too much, an issue?

    Social media, online games, gambling, texting – a smartphone has put up on our fingers too many options to explore. Commonly screen time should not be more than 1 hour/Day.

    Our use of smartphone is an addictive behaviour & in generations to come this will be for sure a bigger addicted to this than any substance.

  • Is marriage in a person with mental illness possible?

    There are more than 300 psychiatric diagnosis. As per the severity, available treatment and good rehabilitation of patient they can lead a normal life. Most of the psychiatric illness have no issues in marriage. But if you are suffering from any such illness or your chosen partner is found to be suffering, contact your nearby psychiatrist to understand the viability.