Centre for Addiction Medicine
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
Transforming lives through Care, Training & Research
Excellence in Addiction Medicine
Providing comprehensive clinical care, education, and research in the field of addiction medicine to improve the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders.
About Our Centre
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. This is supported by Tobacco & Drug Deaddiction Programme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
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.
Our Three Pillars
CAM operates on three foundational pillars that form the core of our approach to addiction medicine.
Clinical Services
Comprehensive clinical care for individuals affected by substance use disorders.
- 80-bed in-patient facility (60 male, 10 female, 10 HD)
- Outpatient services thrice a week
- Pharmacological interventions for withdrawal & relapse prevention
- Individual & group counseling
- Family counseling and intensive aftercare
- Drug-Toxicology Laboratory services
Training & Capacity Building
Developing skilled professionals through comprehensive education and training programs.
- DM in Addiction Psychiatry
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry
- Virtual Knowledge Network ECHO
- Certificate courses in addiction management
- Training of medical officers & healthcare professionals
- Online self-paced e-learning modules
Research
Cutting-edge research to advance the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders.
- Funded research projects
- Collaborative national & international studies
- Digital interventions for addiction management
- Tobacco product testing & regulation
- Epidemiological studies
- Clinical trials of new treatments
Our Impact
Numbers (2024-25) that reflect our commitment to excellence in addiction medicine.
New Patients
Follow-up Visits
Inpatient Admissions
Toxicology Tests Conducted
Key Initiatives
Innovative programs and technologies to enhance addiction care and education across India.
NIMHANS ECHO
A digital platform using HUB and SPOKE model to connect NIMHANS specialists with community healthcare providers through multi-point videoconferencing technology.
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Tobacco Quitline Services
A dedicated helpline providing telephonic counseling services in multiple languages to help tobacco users quit effectively.
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Addiction Rx App
A mobile application for physicians to screen, assess, and provide appropriate treatment to persons with addictive disorders.
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Get in touch with us for any inquiries or information.
Phone
Address
Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS,
Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560029,
Karnataka, India
OPD Hours
Monday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
New Registration closes at 11:30 AM
Substance Use Treatment Orientation Program
STOP 2026 — the flagship onsite training program by the Centre for Addiction Medicine, NIMHANS, running strong for 25 years. One month of residential, hands-on learning in addiction care through case discussions, workshops, and field visits. Open to professionals across medicine, psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing.
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