AIIMS Delhi-trained Addiction Specialist
If you are searching for the best addiction psychiatrist in Delhi, you are likely looking for expert, confidential, and effective treatment. Dr Sidharth Sood is a DM-trained Addiction Psychiatrist from AIIMS Delhi, specializing in substance and behavioral addictions.
Addiction is a chronic brain disorder involving:
Craving
Persistent desire to use despite consequences
Loss of Control
Inability to limit use despite wanting to
Continued Use Despite Harm
Persisting despite negative consequences
Critical Understanding:
Addiction is not a moral failure—it is a medical condition involving brain chemistry and reward circuits. It is treatable.
Addiction affects critical brain systems:
Dysregulation of dopamine and reward circuits, creating craving and reinforcement of addictive behavior
Reduced prefrontal cortex function leads to poor impulse inhibition and decision-making
Altered memory consolidation creates powerful associations with addictive triggers
Treatment Imperative:
Effective treatment must target the brain—not just behavior. Medication, therapy, and neuromodulation work together to correct underlying brain circuit dysfunction.
Many patients with addiction have underlying, undiagnosed ADHD. Both conditions involve dopamine dysregulation and impulse control deficits.
People with ADHD are 3-5x more likely to develop addiction due to shared brain mechanisms.
Treating ADHD significantly improves addiction outcomes. When ADHD remains untreated, addiction relapse rates are substantially higher.
Dr Sidharth Sood assesses and treats both conditions simultaneously for optimal results.
Anti-craving medications, substitution therapy, and medications addressing co-occurring mental health conditions.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family therapy addressing psychological factors.
Structured strategies for identifying triggers, managing cravings, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
TMS and Theta Burst Stimulation targeting brain circuits involved in craving and impulse control.
Rare super-specialty: only 5-10 specialists per year nationwide. Specialized training in substance use disorders, neuromodulation, and relapse prevention.
One of few comprehensive addiction psychiatry specialists in India with international certification (MRCPsych, UK) and published research.
Specialized in treating addiction alongside ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions simultaneously.
Personalized treatment protocols combining medication, therapy, behavioral strategies, and neuromodulation for optimal outcomes.
Dr Sidharth Sood explains addiction, brain science, and evidence-based treatment approaches
Available across Delhi NCR:
Dr Sidharth Sood is a DM Addiction Psychiatry specialist from AIIMS Delhi, one of few super-specialists in India with comprehensive expertise and international certification.
Yes, many patients can be treated on an outpatient basis with structured treatment plans, medication, psychotherapy, and regular monitoring. Hospitalization is recommended only in certain cases.
Relapse can occur but is manageable with proper treatment and ongoing support. Dr Sidharth Sood implements comprehensive relapse prevention strategies and aftercare planning.
Comprehensive treatment includes medication (anti-craving, substitution), psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, neuromodulation therapies (TMS, Theta Burst Stimulation), and relapse prevention strategies.
Book a consultation with Dr Sidharth Sood for expert addiction treatment
Confidential, professional care. Available for online and in-person consultations across Delhi NCR