Drug or alcohol addiction

For drug or alcohol addiction, see psychiatrists first.

Being unable to stop using alcohol, drugs, tobacco or other substances despite harm. Treatment and rehabilitation work.

Also searched as: মাদক, নেশা, madok, nesha, madokashokti

Go to hospital now

  • Hard to wake, slow or absent breathing, blue lips, seizures or severe chest pain after alcohol or drugs
  • Seizures, confusion, severe shaking or seeing things after stopping alcohol
Call 999

Who to see: Psychiatrists

A psychiatrist or addiction-treatment doctor assesses substance use and plans treatment and withdrawal safely.

See a doctor today

  • Shaking, sweating, vomiting or a racing heart after reducing regular heavy drinking; get medical advice before stopping suddenly

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for drug or alcohol addiction (madok)?
See psychiatrists first. A psychiatrist or addiction-treatment doctor assesses substance use and plans treatment and withdrawal safely.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Hard to wake, slow or absent breathing, blue lips, seizures or severe chest pain after alcohol or drugs; Seizures, confusion, severe shaking or seeing things after stopping alcohol. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find psychiatrists?
Most psychiatrists are listed in Dhaka (71), Cumilla (18), Sylhet (16), Chattogram (15), Pabna (13). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaCumillaSylhetChattogramPabna

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk