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Addiction & De-addiction
At Brain & Bone Clinic in Ghatkopar, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based de-addiction and recovery services. From alcohol and substance dependence to tobacco cessation and long-term relapse prevention, we help individuals break free from addiction and reclaim control over their lives.
OVERVIEW
Medical precision and psychological support for lasting sobriety.
Addiction is a chronic, treatable neurobiological disorder rather than a moral failing. Chemical dependencies on alcohol, drugs, or nicotine alter brain chemistry, making quitting through willpower alone exceptionally challenging.
Our clinic provides confidential, non-judgmental care that integrates medical detoxification, anti-craving pharmacological treatments, and individual psychotherapy. We focus on healing both physical dependence and underlying psychological triggers for long-term recovery.
SPECIALIZED CARE
Comprehensive de-addiction & recovery programs.
Explore our specialized clinical focus areas for breaking substance dependencies and achieving sustainable, long-term health.
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Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders
What it is
Comprehensive medical evaluation, safe outpatient detoxification, and psychiatric care for alcohol dependency, prescription misuse, and illicit substance addiction.
What we focus on
Managing acute withdrawal safely, suppressing intense physical cravings with targeted anti-craving medications, and addressing co-occurring anxiety or mood disorders.
What to expect
A compassionate, highly discrete therapeutic protocol combining medical management, individual counseling, and structured lifestyle rehabilitation.
Tobacco Dependence
What it is
Structured smoking and smokeless tobacco cessation programs designed to break physical nicotine addiction and automatic behavioral habits.
What we focus on
Combining Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) or prescription cessation medicines with behavioral conditioning, trigger management, and stress-coping mechanisms.
What to expect
Personalized quit plans, milestone tracking, craving management techniques, and ongoing support to ensure permanent lifestyle transformation.
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Tobacco Dependence
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De-addiction & Relapse Prevention
De-addiction & Relapse Prevention
What it is
Long-term maintenance therapy and psychological strategies aimed at maintaining sobriety, building distress tolerance, and preventing setbacks.
What we focus on
Identifying high-risk triggers, constructing active coping skills, repairing personal relationships, and developing a structured daily routine.
What to expect
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relapse prevention mapping, family counseling sessions, and periodic check-ins to reinforce lasting sobriety.
THE HEALING PATH
Four stages to sustainable freedom from addiction.
Our clinical model delivers safe detoxification, psychological rehabilitation, and lifelong relapse prevention support.
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Assess
Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation to measure dependence level and identify underlying co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
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Detoxify
Managing physical withdrawal symptoms comfortably and safely under expert psychiatric supervision.
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Rehabilitate
Applying anti-craving medications, psychotherapy, and behavioral modification to eliminate psychological craving patterns.
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Sustain
Building long-term relapse prevention networks, family support systems, and healthy lifestyle routines for lifelong sobriety.
WHY BRAIN & BONE
Because you deserve to be treated as a person, not a diagnosis.
Specialist-Led Consultations
Every visit begins with the specialist who treats your condition.
Personalised Treatment
Plans built around your body, your mind and your life.
Evidence-Based Care
Treatment decisions grounded in clinical judgement, not guesswork.
Confidential Mental Healthcare
A private, respectful space for every conversation.
Clear Communication
Every option explained, in language you understand.
Continuity of Care
Follow-up and recovery support, not a single visit.
MEET YOUR SPECIALIST
Dr. Snehal Thamke
Psychiatrist — Women’s Mental Health & Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ABOUT YOUR DOCTOR
Treatment that starts with understanding the person.
I am a psychiatrist with a special interest in women’s mental health and child and adolescent psychiatry. My work involves helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychiatric concerns at different stages of life. To me, psychiatry is not simply about diagnosing an illness or prescribing medication — it is about understanding the person, their experiences, relationships and circumstances, and how these shape their mental well-being.
My approach begins with listening without judgement and understanding each patient’s concerns, symptoms and individual needs. I believe that seeking mental health support should never be associated with shame or stigma. I aim to create a space where patients feel comfortable speaking openly, understand what they are experiencing, and actively participate in decisions about their treatment.
With close to a decade of experience after completing my MD in Psychiatry, my clinical practice includes the assessment and management of mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, stress-related difficulties, sleep concerns, addiction-related problems and other psychiatric conditions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health and child and adolescent psychiatry, with an emphasis on personalised, evidence-based care that treats the person, not just the diagnosis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about addiction & de-addiction care.
Can de-addiction treatment be done on an outpatient basis?
Yes, many individuals struggling with mild to moderate alcohol or substance dependence can be safely treated on an outpatient basis through regular consultations, medical detoxification, anti-craving medications, and weekly therapy sessions.
Is de-addiction treatment confidential?
Absolute patient confidentiality is strictly preserved. All medical records, consultations, and therapy sessions are completely private and protected under professional medical ethics.
How do anti-craving medications work?
Anti-craving medications interact with chemical pathways in the brain to reduce the physical urge to consume alcohol, nicotine, or opioids, making it easier to focus on psychological recovery and lifestyle changes.
What happens if a relapse occurs during recovery?
Relapse is viewed as a signal that the recovery plan needs adjustment, not as a complete failure. If a relapse occurs, we re-evaluate triggers, modify treatment protocols, and provide immediate supportive therapy to get recovery back on track.
How long does a tobacco cessation program take?
While physical nicotine withdrawal subsides in 2 to 3 weeks, behavioral conditioning typically requires 8 to 12 weeks of structured support and follow-up care to ensure complete freedom from tobacco.
What Our Patients Think
We are committed to improving the health of our patients and their feedback matters the most to us.
Wherever you’re starting from, we’re here to help you move forward.
Whether you are dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, navigating a difficult phase of life, or simply looking for someone to talk to — the first step is reaching out.