What types of addiction do you treat?

We treat substance addictions, including alcohol and drugs, as well as behavioural addictions like gambling and compulsive sexual behaviour. The right approach depends on what you're dealing with, which is something we figure out together in your first assessment.

What's the difference between your IOP and residential programmes?

The IOP lets you live at home and keep up with work while getting structured treatment several times a week at our Churchgate centre. Residential care, at our sister facility Samarpan Recovery, is for when round-the-clock, live-in support and medical supervision are actually needed.

How long does treatment take?

It depends entirely on your specific situation. The IOP runs for about 8 weeks, and residential stays run a minimum of 5 weeks and up to 13 weeks. Ongoing outpatient support can continue well beyond either of those. Your plan will be built around what you actually need.

Will I need medical detox first?

It depends on the substance and how dependent your body has become. If detox is needed, it should always happen with medical supervision, since withdrawal from some substances can be genuinely dangerous.

Can my family be involved in treatment?

Yes, and we'd encourage it. Family therapy, weekly family groups, and dedicated family support programmes are all part of what we offer. Recovery tends to go better with the people around you involved.

Is addiction really a disease, or is it a choice?

It's understood clinically as a real and treatable condition involving changes to the brain's reward system. That said, recognising it as a condition doesn't remove your role in recovery. It means you're not fighting it with willpower alone.

What happens after I complete the programme?

Recovery is ongoing. We provide continuing care, relapse prevention planning, ongoing therapy support, and alumni services.

How much does treatment cost?

Cost depends on which services and level of care you need. A care coordinator can walk you through options and costs directly.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. What you share in treatment is kept confidential, with the standard exceptions required by law, such as risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else. Your care team will explain this clearly before you begin.

What if I relapse after treatment?

Relapse doesn't mean treatment failed or that you've failed. It's something we plan for as part of ongoing care. Reaching back out for support quickly, rather than staying silent about it, makes a real difference in getting back on track.

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What is addiction?

Addiction is a condition where someone experiences an overwhelming compulsion to use substances. It also includes engaging in certain behaviours, despite real and harmful consequences. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, prescription medication, gambling, or compulsive sexual behaviour, addiction strains relationships, work, physical health, and self-worth along with having harmful consequences. The cycle can feel impossible to break alone; however, understanding that addiction is treatable and that recovery is possible is the first step toward reclaiming your life.

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Symptoms of addiction

Using substances or engaging in behaviours in larger quantities or more frequently than intended.
Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop, despite genuinely wanting to.
Experiencing intense cravings or urges that feel impossible to resist.
Continuing despite serious consequences leading to relationship problems, job loss, financial difficulties, or health issues.
Needing more of the substance or behaviour to achieve the same effect.
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms like physical discomfort, anxiety, or irritability when trying to stop.
Using in secret, lying about the extent of use, or hiding evidence from loved ones.

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Causes

Substance effects occur when some substances chemically alter the brain's reward system, creating physical dependence and powerful cravings. Genetics and biology, a family history of addiction and differences in brain chemistry can increase vulnerability to developing a substance use disorder. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD can drive people to use substances or behaviours as a way to cope with emotional pain. Environmental factors, early exposure, peer pressure, stress, trauma, or a lack of healthy coping mechanisms can trigger addictive patterns. Finally, substance use during adolescence or young adulthood increases the risk of addiction because the brain is still developing.

Why treatment matters?

Untreated addiction can lead to severe physical health problems, including organ damage, overdose, infectious diseases, or life-threatening medical conditions. Psychologically, there can be serious breakdown of relationships, loss of family trust, divorce, permanent estrangement from loved ones, job loss, financial ruin, legal consequences, homelessness, or involvement in dangerous situations. These cause worsening mental health, including severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or co-occurring psychiatric disorders. In the most serious cases, premature death from overdose, accidents, health complications, or suicide are consequences.

Note: If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide or is at risk of overdose right now, please contact iCall at 9152987821, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 10pm, or go to your nearest emergency room.

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Our approach at Samarpan

We follow a personalised and evidence-based approach that addresses not just the addiction but the underlying pain and trauma that fuels it.

Step 1

Personalised Assessments

We conduct thorough evaluations to understand your unique situation, substance use patterns, co-occurring mental health conditions, and treatment needs. This helps us create a plan that is tailored specifically to you.

Step 2

Evidence-Based Therapies

We use proven approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), along with relapse prevention strategies. Our approach is not 12-step based. We focus on clinical and evidence-based interventions tailored to your individual needs.

Step 3

Trauma-Informed Psychological Care

Addiction is rarely just about the substance or behaviour itself. It's usually connected to unresolved pain, trauma, or emotional wounds underneath it. Our compassionate and non-judgemental approach addresses these root causes while building resilience, self-worth, and healthier coping strategies through individual and group therapy.

Step 4

Comprehensive Medical and Holistic Support

If required, we provide medically supervised medication-assisted withdrawal. Our treatment also integrates psychiatric care for co-occurring conditions with complementary therapies including yoga, meditation, art therapy, fitness training, and nutritional counselling to provide support for the individual.

Our addiction treatment services

Individual Therapy Sessions Individual therapy with experienced addiction therapists helps provide personalised support. They help you understand triggers, develop coping skills, and work through underlying emotional issues in a safe and confidential environment.
Family and Couples Therapy We engage families in the healing process through education, therapy sessions, and family sessions. We help rebuild trust, improve communication, teach coping skills, and strengthen support systems. Weekly family groups, online and in person, help loved ones learn and grow alongside your recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Programme (IOP), Churchgate An established and structured outpatient programme held at our Churchgate centre. This 8-week programme (48 hours of group therapy, one individual session per week, and 2 psychiatric consultations) provides structured, comprehensive treatment while allowing you to live at home and maintain work responsibilities. We also provide group therapy and relapse prevention skills training.
Addiction Recovery Support Groups We facilitate Addiction Recovery Support Groups at our centres and online. We help connect you with sober companions and peer support networks that are valuable for long-term recovery.
Family Support for Addictions Family involvement is a valuable part of sustainable recovery. Dedicated family programmes provide education about addiction, teach effective communication strategies, help families set healthy boundaries, and offer ongoing support.
Residential Rehabilitation, Samarpan Recovery, Mulshi For those who need round the clock structured care, our sister facility Samarpan Recovery holds CARF accreditation for its Residential Substance Use Disorders and Addictions Adult programme. The facility is located in the Sahyadri Hills of Mulshi, near Pune, about 3 hours from Mumbai. This premium centre offers private accommodations, natural surroundings, and a structured treatment programme that is designed for focused healing away from daily pressures. Minimum 5 week stay, with options up to 13 weeks.
Continuing Care Recovery doesn't end at discharge. We provide complimentary continuing care sessions (based on treatment duration), relapse prevention planning and ongoing therapy support at our Mumbai centre, and alumni services to help you maintain recovery long term.

Why choose Samarpan?

CARF-Accredited Programme Our sister facility Samarpan Recovery holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Residential Substance Use Disorders and Addictions Adult programme.
Gorski-CENAPS Trained Staff Our team includes staff trained through the Gorski-CENAPS model. This is the only such training centre of its kind in Asia, specifically for relapse prevention and trauma-informed care.
Internationally Trained Team Our full-time staff includes internationally certified addiction professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists with experience from the UK, USA, Middle East, and Thailand.
Evidence-Based, Integrated Treatment We combine proven clinical interventions with holistic therapies. We create personalised treatment plans designed to support long-term recovery alongside symptom management.

How we can help

Addiction Recovery Support Group A free support group for anyone struggling with addiction
Addiction IOP An 8-week structured programme combining group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric consultation, held at our Churchgate centre
Psychiatric Consultation Careful evaluation and medication guidance, integrated with your care