🧠 Addiction Is a Health Issue—Not a Moral Failing

Across Chennai’s busy offices, colleges, and households, thousands of individuals are silently struggling with alcohol, smoking, or cannabis use. Some want to quit but don’t know how. Others have tried—multiple times—but keep relapsing.

Addiction is not about weak willpower. It’s a medical condition involving brain circuits, emotional patterns, and social triggers.

The good news? With the right professional support, recovery is absolutely possible.

🚩 When to Consider Specialist Help

You don’t have to “hit rock bottom” to seek help. If you relate to any of these, it might be time to talk to a psychiatrist:

• “I use alcohol or ganja to cope with stress.”

• “I’ve tried to quit smoking many times but failed.”

• “My sleep, mood, or work is suffering because of my use.”

• “Family or friends have started worrying about my habits.”

🌆 Why Chennai Needs Focused Addiction Services

While general mental health awareness is rising, deaddiction care still carries stigma. In Chennai:

• Many patients rely on over-the-counter solutions or YouTube remedies that don’t work.

• College students misuse cannabis, thinking it’s “natural” and harmless.

• Working professionals use alcohol to cope with stress, often binge drinking on weekends.

• Teenagers and adults alike struggle with tobacco—gutka, cigarettes, beedis, or vaping.

What’s missing? Evidence-based, stigma-free, personalized help.

🏥 What We Offer: Specialist Deaddiction Services in Chennai

At Apollo Clinic, Velachery & Tambaram, we provide confidential, compassionate, and clinically sound treatment for:

🍺 Alcohol Use Disorder

• Safe outpatient detox (home-based for stable cases)

• Craving-reduction medication (e.g., naltrexone, acamprosate)

• Psychological therapy (CBT, relapse prevention)

• Family counseling and workplace support

🚬 Tobacco & Smoking Cessation

• Individualized quit plans

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gums, lozenges)

• Medication-based support (varenicline, bupropion if needed)

• Habit reconditioning and motivational interviewing

🌿 Cannabis Use

• Screening and early intervention for students & young adults

• Cognitive restructuring and habit-breaking

• Addressing associated issues like anxiety, low motivation, or paranoia

• Counseling for families and caregivers

💼 Tailored Programs for Different Groups

✅ Working professionals with evening appointments
✅ College students with academic stress and peer pressure
✅ Senior citizens with long-standing alcohol/tobacco use
✅ Families and caregivers who want to support a loved one

🔒 100% Confidential. No Judgment. Full Support.

We know that shame and fear hold people back from getting help. That’s why our clinics ensure:

• Full privacy

• No psychiatric admission unless needed

• Flexible appointments (evening & weekends)

• Tamil- and English-speaking staff

• Ongoing follow-up and relapse prevention

📞 Your Path to Recovery Starts Here

You don’t have to face addiction alone. Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis, or tobacco—we help you regain control.

📍 Contact Us

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T, Consultant Psychiatrist
📌 Apollo Clinic – Velachery & Tambaram
📱 8595155808
🌐 www.srinivasaiims.com

“Recovery is not a destination. It’s a journey—and we’ll walk it with you.”

✍️ About the Author

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Consultant Psychiatrist | Apollo Clinic, Velachery & Tambaram

Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T is a Chennai-based psychiatrist known for his accessible, research-driven, and compassionate approach to addiction psychiatry. With special focus on adult ADHD, geriatric mental health, and substance use, he leads awareness campaigns and offers tailored therapy for individuals and families affected by addiction. His work blends clinical care with public education, helping patients make informed, stigma-free decisions about recovery.