Addiction means a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity despite harmful consequences to the individual health, mental state or social life; be it heroin or alcohol, chemicals drugs, chocolate, work or sex. An addiction state is characterized by three stages: preoccupation/anticipation, binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect.

Excessive intake of alcohol and other addictive substances like sleeping pills, Cannabis (Ganja), Tobacco(Nicotine) (Smoking), Fortwin (Fentozocine), Volatile (Smelling) substances like thinner, petrol etc can be a problem for many. When the attempts to give up the habit by their own ‘will power’ fails repeatedly, then the patient thinks of seeking treatment.

De-addiction treatment for alcoholism is done by Dr.Rajeshwari Rapata and her team. Multidisciplinary care provided by Homoeopathic Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Social worker, Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Nurses.

• The spouse or close family members have to be present with the patient during counselling. If it is not possible for spouse, other relatives have to stay.
• Family counselling – for parents / children and spouse also.
• Educational sessions on alcoholism
• Small Group Therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Individual counselling / Psychotherapy/Homoeopathic treatment
• Long-term follow-up support for 2 years.
• Homoeopathic Treatment of associated physical illness and physical complication of alcoholism
• Homoeopathic Treatment of underlying or coexisting other psychological issues.

 People with addictions often cannot abstain on their own. The realization of the underlying problem and enhancing the immune system with the help of homeopathic remedies can give an enduring cure, physically, mentally and emotionally. Hence, homeopathy can play a fundamental role in treating addiction. Constitutional homeopathic treatment will act skillfully on the person’s inherent nature, molding and harmonizing the person’s self-energy to control the life situations. Constitutional homeopathic treatment along with proper counselling and psychotherapy will help address any related medical, psychological, social and cognitive problems. Homeopathy can facilitate with detoxification, behavioural negativities, denial and deterioration from addictions. In addition, it will help build motivation to resist Addictions, replace addictive activities with positive and rewarding behaviours, and safely manage the symptoms of withdrawal associated with quitting addictions. Furthermore, the constitutional approach will also facilitate interpersonal relationships and the ability to function in the home and society.