Centre for Addiction Medicine
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO SCIENCES
Providing comprehensive clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction medicine to improve the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders.
The Centre for Addiction Medicine (CAM) at NIMHANS is a leading institution dedicated to providing comprehensive clinical services, training, and research in the field of addiction medicine.
The Centre for Addiction Medicine (CAM) comprises an 80-bed in-patient facility, 60 for men, 10 for women, and 10 High Dependency beds for more intensive observation and treatment. The outpatient facility runs on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, offering individually tailored treatments including pharmacological interventions for withdrawal and long-term prevention of relapse, individual and group counseling, family counseling, and intensive aftercare.
Since its inception, CAM has provided training to hundreds of post-graduate students from mental health, medical, and non-medical disciplines, who in turn carry out several community and related clinical interventions for addiction prevention and treatment. The centre has also trained medical officers from across India, including Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa.
Our dedicated team for community interventions focuses on prevention, recognizing high-risk populations, and early referral. We have developed digital evaluation systems including electronic medical records and e-prescription for outpatient assessment and are expanding this to in-patient and emergency services.
CAM operates on three foundational pillars that form the core of our approach to addiction medicine.
Comprehensive clinical care for individuals affected by substance use disorders.
Developing skilled professionals through comprehensive education and training programs.
Cutting-edge research to advance the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders.
Numbers (2023-24) that reflect our commitment to excellence in addiction medicine
Innovative programs and technologies to enhance addiction care and education.
A digital platform using HUB and SPOKE model to connect NIMHANS specialists with community healthcare providers through multi-point videoconferencing technology.
Learn MoreA dedicated helpline providing telephonic counseling services in multiple languages to help tobacco users quit effectively.
Learn MoreA mobile application for physicians to screen, assess, and provide appropriate treatment to persons with addictive disorders.
Learn MoreResources on Addictive disorders, Risk, Vulnerability for college, youth and Adolescent.
Learn MoreSelf-paced e-learning modules on addiction disorders, accessible 24/7 to healthcare professionals worldwide.
Learn MoreGet in touch with us for any inquiries or information.
Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560029, Karnataka, India
+91 80 2699 5360
cam@nimhans.ac.in
Monday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New Registration closes at 11.30 AM