De-Addiction & Substance Recovery Rehabilitation
Compassionate, non-judgmental medical withdrawal management, evidence-based psychotherapy, and structured relapse prevention protocols in Guwahati, Assam. We treat addiction as a medical condition with dignity and clinical excellence.
Addiction as a Treatable Medical Condition
Substance use disorder profoundly alters brain reward neurochemistry, decision-making, and emotional self-regulation. Viewing chemical dependency purely as a moral deficiency generates shame, secrecy, and further relapse. At Guwahati Psychiatric Healthcare, we treat addiction as a chronic, treatable medical illness. Addiction and mental disorders can occur together.
- Alcohol dependence
- Drug dependence
- Dependence on multiple substances
- Relapse and recurrent substance use
Our multidisciplinary clinical team combines safe pharmacological detoxification with cognitive therapy, family psychoeducation, and lifestyle rebuilding to restore physical health and emotional equilibrium.
Physiological Safety
Medical oversight preventing complications during acute substance withdrawal.
Relapse Resilience
Customized trigger management plans and ongoing community reintegration.
Tranquil, Non-Distracting Rehabilitation Environment
Recovery from addiction is possible
Alcohol and drug dependence are medical conditions—not simply failures of willpower.
Our treatment programme aims to address both physical dependence and psychological factors. Treatment may include:
- 1. Comprehensive assessment
- 2. Medically supervised withdrawal management when indicated
- 3. Management of withdrawal symptoms
- 4. Psychiatric assessment
- 5. Medication where appropriate
- 6. Psychological support
- 7. Motivation and behaviour-change work
- 8. Family involvement
- 9. Relapse-prevention planning
- 10. Continuing follow-up after discharge
Long-term recovery requires continuing care. For this reason, we encourage appropriate follow-up after inpatient treatment.
Compassionate Clinical Intake
A non-judgmental, confidential medical evaluation analyzing substance history, physical health markers, and psychological readiness.
Medically Supervised Detoxification
Round-the-clock medical management to safely alleviate acute withdrawal symptoms, prevent seizures or delirium, and restore physical stability.
Psychotherapy & Trigger Identification
Individual cognitive therapy, group counseling, and motivational interviewing to unpack emotional roots and rebuild self-worth.
Family Psychoeducation & Healing
Structured family guidance sessions helping loved ones set healthy boundaries, resolve codependency, and establish a sober home sanctuary.
Structured Relapse Prevention
Concrete stress management tools, trigger-avoidance roadmaps, sober network building, and scheduled outpatient check-ins.
Continuum of Addiction Treatment Options
Tailored levels of clinical care adapted to medical stability and personal circumstances:
Acute Inpatient Detoxification
Safe hospital admission with 24/7 medical supervision during acute chemical withdrawal.
Residential Therapeutic Recovery
Quiet, green campus setting fostering physical restoration, structured routine, and daily therapy.
Day Care & Partial Hospitalisation
Structured daytime de-addiction therapy allowing the patient to spend evenings with family.
Outpatient Maintenance & Follow-Up
Scheduled consultations, craving control monitoring, and sustained relapse prevention reviews.
Resident Medical Physicians
Our resident medical physicians oversee withdrawal safety, medical protocols, and rehabilitation:
Dr. Pankaj Lochan Sarma
Chief Psychiatrist, GPH
MBBS, D.P.M. (CIP Ranchi), M.D. Psychiatry (NIMHANS)
Dr. Pankaj Lochan Sarma is the Chief Psychiatrist at GPH. A graduate of Assam Medical College, he earned his D.P.M. degree from the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, and his M.D. in Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Frequently Asked Questions About De-Addiction
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