De-addiction Psychiatry

De-addiction psychiatry treats dependence on alcohol, drugs, and other substances, a challenge that affects individuals and families across Uganda, often in silence. Addiction is treated here as a medical condition requiring structured care from experts. UMC Victoria Hospital provides compassionate de-addiction psychiatry treatment in Uganda, supporting patients through withdrawal and long-term recovery:

• Assessment and diagnosis
  evaluating the extent of dependence and any co-occurring mental health conditions
• Medically supervised detoxification
  safe management of withdrawal symptoms
• Individual and group therapy
  structured sessions to address triggers and build coping skills
• Relapse prevention planning
  strategies to sustain recovery after treatment
• Family counselling
  support for families navigating a loved one's recovery

Recovery from addiction is rarely a single event, which is why ongoing follow-up care plays as important a role as the initial detoxification process.