Dr. Aditya Vohra · Updated
Signs to look for
- Using more, or for longer, than intended
- Failed attempts to cut down
- Craving
- Continuing despite harm to health, work or relationships
- Needing more for the same effect; withdrawal when stopping
At Dr Vohra's
Who to see first: a psychiatrist.
Clinicians: Dr. Aditya Vohra, Dr. Sandeep Vohra
Treatments: Addiction treatment and de-addiction, Psychiatric consultation, Medication management, Couples and family therapy
ICD-11: 6C40 to 6C4Z
Use, harmful use, dependence
ICD-11 distinguishes a single episode of harmful use, a harmful pattern of use, and dependence (for alcohol, 6C40.2). Dependence is marked by impaired control, use taking priority over other activities, and physiological features such as tolerance and withdrawal. The National Mental Health Survey (2015-16) found that about one in twenty Indian adults had an alcohol use disorder and one in five a tobacco use disorder; treatment-seeking is rare because of shame, which the clinic's confidentiality is designed to address.
How is addiction treated at Dr Vohra's?
Assessment: what is used, how much, for how long, previous attempts to stop, physical health (liver, nutrition, infections where relevant), and co-occurring depression, anxiety, ADHD or psychosis, which are present in a large share of people with addiction and must be treated too.
Withdrawal: planned and medically managed; alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous and are never left unsupervised. Anti-craving medication: naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol; buprenorphine-based treatment for opioids through licensed channels; varenicline, bupropion or nicotine replacement for tobacco.
Therapy: motivational work first, then CBT-based relapse prevention (triggers, cravings, refusal skills, lifestyle), with family sessions so relatives know how to help. Follow-ups are weekly at first; recovery is measured over months, and a lapse is treated as information, not failure.
When outpatient care is not enough
Severe withdrawal risk, an unsafe home environment, repeated relapse despite outpatient care, or serious medical or psychiatric complications call for admission. The clinic refers to a hospital or licensed centre and resumes care after discharge.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my employer or family be told?
- No. Treatment is confidential. Family members are involved only with your agreement, and their involvement helps most people.
- Do you treat cannabis or gaming addiction?
- Yes. Cannabis dependence is treated with therapy and treatment of co-occurring anxiety or psychosis; gaming and gambling with CBT-based therapy, often with family involvement for teenagers.
- How do I book an appointment at Dr Vohra's?
- Call or WhatsApp +91 99992 49223, email help@drvohras.com, or use the contact form. Appointments are in person at 29/24, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, or online by secure video or voice call across India, in English and Hindi.
- What if I am in crisis right now?
- Call Tele-MANAS 14416 or KIRAN 1800-599-0019, both 24x7 and free anywhere in India, or 112 for emergency services. Dr Vohra's is an outpatient clinic, not an emergency service.