Addiction Psychiatry & De-Addiction Treatment in Nerul, Navi Mumbai
If addiction — to alcohol, drugs, prescription medicines, or behaviours like gambling or internet use — is affecting you or someone you love, you don't have to face it alone. Addiction is a genuine medical condition, not a matter of willpower, and it responds well to the right combination of medical and psychological treatment.
Dr. Chinmay Kinjawadekar offers confidential, evidence-based addiction psychiatry care at Solace Mind Clinic in Nerul, Navi Mumbai — designed around your recovery, not just your symptoms.
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Signs of Addiction
- Difficulty controlling use, even when genuinely wanting to cut down or stop
- Continuing use despite clear negative consequences to health, work, or relationships
- Needing more of a substance over time to get the same effect (tolerance)
- Withdrawal symptoms when not using
- Neglecting responsibilities, hobbies, or relationships because of substance use or a behaviour
- Spending significant time obtaining, using, or recovering from use
Conditions We Treat
- Alcohol Use Disorder — from early-stage dependency to long-term recovery support
- Drug Addiction — including prescription medication misuse and illicit substance use
- Nicotine & Tobacco Dependence
- Behavioural Addictions — gambling, internet and gaming, and other compulsive behaviours
- Dual Diagnosis — addiction occurring alongside anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions
- Withdrawal Management — medically guided support through the withdrawal process
Understanding Addiction
Addiction is increasingly understood as a brain-based medical condition, not a moral failing or simple lack of discipline — repeated substance use or compulsive behaviour genuinely changes how the brain processes reward and stress over time. It's also extremely common for addiction to coexist with anxiety, depression, or past trauma, sometimes as a cause and sometimes as a consequence. Treating the addiction without addressing what's underneath it often doesn't hold — which is why a proper assessment looks at the full picture.
How Treatment Works
Assessment begins with a confidential, non-judgemental conversation about your specific pattern of use, triggers, and any co-occurring mental health concerns. Treatment combines medical management — including medication-assisted treatment and supervised withdrawal where needed — with psychiatric care addressing any underlying conditions, and ongoing follow-up to support lasting recovery. Family involvement, with consent, is often a meaningful part of the process.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The first consultation is a private, judgement-free conversation about your history with substance use or the behaviour in question — what it looks like day to day, what's been tried before, and what's driving it. Dr. Chinmay will also screen for commonly co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression, since treating these together tends to produce better outcomes. From there, a treatment plan is explained clearly, with you involved in every decision.
Why Solace Mind Clinic, Nerul
- Local, accessible care — no need to travel into Mumbai city for specialist addiction psychiatry
- Complete confidentiality — every consultation is private, given how much stigma still surrounds addiction
- Doctor-led treatment — care is led directly by Dr. Chinmay Kinjawadekar, not handed off to junior staff
- Whole-person care — addiction is treated alongside any underlying anxiety, depression, or stress, not in isolation
Recovery starts with a confidential conversation — you don't have to face this alone.
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Is addiction treatment confidential at Solace Mind Clinic?
Yes. All consultations are completely private, and your information is never shared without your consent.
Do I need to be referred by another doctor?
No referral is needed — you can book a consultation directly.
Can family members be involved in the treatment process?
Yes, with the patient's consent, family involvement is encouraged as part of a supportive recovery plan.
How long does addiction treatment usually take?
This varies by individual — Dr. Kinjawadekar will discuss a realistic timeline after your initial assessment, based on the specific substance or behaviour and any co-occurring conditions.
Is medication always part of treatment?
Not always. Some patients are managed through therapy and counselling alone; others benefit from medication-assisted treatment. This is decided case by case.
Treated by Dr. Chinmay Kinjawadekar, MD, DNB, at Solace Mind Clinic, Nerul.
