Drug and behavioural addiction are on the rise. Addiction is often associated with ambivalence along with a sense of shame and guilt. Accepting that one has a problem is the first step toward change and rehabilitation. Clients who think that they may have an addictive problem are encouraged to seek consultation; wherein systematic evaluation of motivation for change is addressed. All individuals are treated with respect, compassion and warmth, and intervention is guided by personal need.

Dr Abhishek Pathak has extensive experience in assessment and treatment of chemical/drug (such as alcoholism, smoking, illicit drug like opioid and stimulants, etc) and behavioural addiction (such as Internet addiction includes surfing, gaming, chat room, social media and sex addiction, besides gambling and gaming addiction). Both harm minimization and abstinence program is offered. Treatment may include medication, psychotherapy (talking therapy – guided by Motivational intervention and Motivational enhancement therapy, Cue exposure therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Mindfulness therapies, and Counselling.

Much of the de-addiction program may are conducted on an outpatient basis, but detoxification from drugs and alcohol may require hospitalisation for intensive and safe therapeutic. treatment. Dr. Abhishek Pathak can arrange such admission and personally monitor and supervise it.