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Best Doctors for Substance Abuse Treatment in Hyderabad

What is Substance Abuse ?

Substance abuse refers to excessive consumption of illegal drugs and alcohol through harmful methods that would result in psychological and physical health problems.

143 Doctors for Substance Abuse Treatment found

Dr. Naveen Kumar Dhagudu - Psychiatrist

Dr. Naveen Kumar Dhagudu

MBBS, MD, DM (Addiction Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Rajesh - Psychiatrist

Dr. Rajesh

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Nithin Kondapuram - Psychiatrist

Dr. Nithin Kondapuram

MBBS, DPM, M Sc ( Neuro Psychiatric Epidemiology)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Siva Anoop Yella - Psychiatrist

Dr. Siva Anoop Yella

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Vikram Akavaram - Psychiatrist

Dr. Vikram Akavaram

MBBS, DPM, FIPS

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Virinchi Sharma - Psychiatrist

Dr. Virinchi Sharma

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Adi Pratyusha - Psychiatrist

Dr. Adi Pratyusha

MBBS, DPM

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatrist

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Dr. K.Sudha Rani - Psychiatrist

Dr. K.Sudha Rani

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Kancharla Suresh Reddy - Psychiatrist

Dr. Kancharla Suresh Reddy

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Anitha Rayirala - Psychiatrist

Dr. Anitha Rayirala

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. G. Vishnu - Psychiatrist

Dr. G. Vishnu

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Prathyusha Mikkilineni - Psychiatrist

Dr. Prathyusha Mikkilineni

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Maithri K - Psychiatrist

Dr. Maithri K

MBBS, MD Psychiatry,

Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

Fellowship in Neuromodulation

Psychiatrist

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Dr. M Ragini - Psychiatrist

Dr. M Ragini

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Praveen Sadananda Gopan - Psychiatrist

Dr. Praveen Sadananda Gopan

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), MBA

Psychiatrist

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Frequently asked questions

It is advisable to seek consultation with the drug deaddiction doctors if the individual is unable to stop using the substance or drug, the usage of the drug is continued in spite of the knowledge or presence of harm, usage of the substance leads to unsafe habits and behaviors, there are withdrawl symptoms when the substance use is stopped.

Skedoc can help book an appointment online with the best doctors for drug deaddiction in Hyderabad. You only have to visit the skedoc.com website or use the skedoc mobile application to search and identify the right specialist of your choice using the keywords "substance abuse", "Addiction", or "Pyschiatrist". You can then proceed to book an appointment with the chosen specialist at no additional cost.

The best doctors for substance abuse treatment in Hyderabad are psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. Psychiatrist are experienced and have training in evaluating and treating a wide variety of conditions including substance abuse, and they are able to provide the right treatment and therapy to help with substance abuse treatment.

When an individual uses drugs, medication, or alcohol in excess or in an improper way it is termed as substance abuse. Substance abuse is not the same as addiction, and with proper treatment and management the individual can be helped to alter their usage.

The stages of treatment of substance abuse can include achieving abstinence, preventing relapse, managing cravings, realization of effects of substance abuse, emotional guidance, identifying risks, and aaintenance of gains.

Substance abuse doctors describe the symptoms as including changes in personality, avoiding friends and family, lack of motivation, impulsivity and risky behavior, trouble with law enforcement, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, tremors, etc.

Substance abuse can cause from many factors such as chronic pain, sleep troubles, family troubles, financial troubles, anxiety, peer pressure, improper family environment or support, etc.

As per ubstance abuse specialists risk factors for substance abuse can include lack of family support or parental control, peers and friends who have substance abuse problems, social isolation, lack of education, family history of substance abuse, rejection of sexual orientation or gender identity, etc.

Substance abuse is diagnosed through clinical evaluation of the individual to assess behavioral patterns, signs of dependency, physical examination for signs of usage, and investigations such as blood tests, urine tests, and other laboratory investigations to check for illegal drugs, high quantity of prescription drugs, alcohol, etc.

Substance abuse treatment includes rehabilitation, behavioral therapy, group therapy, family therapy, withdrawal therapy or detoxification therapy based on the substance being abused, medications for the management of certain substances that are abused, etc.

Substance abuse specialists near you may explain the risks of overusing prescription medications, avoid risky behavior, not give in to peer pressure, get counseling or support in the initial stages of the problem, take the help of support groups, etc.

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