Riya Garg

An Addiction Specialist with an MBBS and MD in Psychiatry from Punjab, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and behavioral addictions through evidence-based, compassionate care. Experienced in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of alcohol dependence, opioid addiction, nicotine dependence, cannabis use, prescription medication misuse, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Trained in deaddiction psychiatry with a holistic and patient-centered approach that combines pharmacotherapy, motivational enhancement therapy, relapse prevention strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and family-focused interventions. Skilled in managing withdrawal states, craving reduction, rehabilitation planning, and long-term recovery support while addressing the psychological and social aspects of addiction. In addition to addiction psychiatry, received specialized training in Child Psychiatry from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and completed a Fellowship in Psychosexual Health from JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, allowing a comprehensive understanding of mental health across different age groups and relationship concerns. Passionate about reducing stigma surrounding addiction and mental illness through psychoeducation, awareness programs, and empathetic clinical practice. Believes recovery is a gradual process that requires trust, structured treatment, emotional support, and continuity of care. Focused on helping patients regain emotional stability, rebuild relationships, improve functioning, and achieve a healthier and more meaningful quality of life.