Consultation with a narcologist is an important part of alcoholism treatment and helps the patient to get the necessary support during treatment. The specialist conducts an initial diagnosis of the patient’s condition and prescribes treatment based on the patient’s individual characteristics and such factors as symptoms, anamnesis, and the specifics of the current condition. During the consultation, the narcologist assesses the patient’s condition, including the history of alcohol consumption, physical and psychological state. The assessment allows the narcologist to get a complete picture of the problem and develop an individual treatment plan.
Why do you need a consultation with a narcologist
A specialist narcologist helps the patient to define goals and expectations within the framework of alcoholism treatment. The consultation itself may include discussions of such issues as ways to achieve sobriety, ways to improve physical and mental health, build relationships, or solve other problems related to alcohol dependence.
A consultation with a narcologist helps the patient to obtain information about the mechanisms of alcohol dependence, the physical and psychological consequences of alcohol consumption, as well as methods of treatment and recovery. This helps the patient understand their addiction and motivate them to change, because alcoholism treatment is impossible without the help of the patient and their desire to get rid of the addiction.
Based on the assessment of the condition and treatment goals, the narcologist develops an individual treatment plan, which may include:
- medical support;
- psychotherapy;
- social support and other methods adapted to the patient’s specific situation.
An important aspect of a professional narcologist’s consultation is to provide support and motivation to the patient during and after treatment. The doctor can help the patient develop stress management skills, choose relapse prevention strategies and supportive therapy to maintain sobriety. If necessary, a narcologist can collaborate with other specialists, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker, which will help ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment. Work with a narcologist continues throughout the entire treatment period.
Consultation with a narcologist plays an important role in the treatment of alcoholism, helping the patient to recognize the problem, get the necessary information and support, and develop an individual treatment plan to achieve sobriety and restore health and well-being.
Narcologist Consultation Cost (Price)
| Narcologist consultation | 1400 UAH |
| Narcologist consultation at home | 3000 UAH |
Consultation of a narcologist at the GarMed clinic
At the GarMed clinic in Kyiv, the consultation is conducted by professional narcologists with proven knowledge and many years of experience in working with patients with alcoholism. Communication with a specialist is carried out in accordance with the norms of ethics and is completely anonymous – patient data will not fall into third hands and will remain within the walls of the medical center. Confidentiality is the main principle of our work and we strictly adhere to it in our work with all patients.
Relatives of the patient can also make an appointment for a consultation with a narcologist . During the conversation, the specialist will help you understand how to communicate with the patient, how to support him or her and help you cope with the problem. The doctor will also help to accept the problem and find the strength to fight it, because, as a rule, it is the relatives of a person suffering from alcoholism who take on the main burden, both physical and psychological, caused by the presence of a sick person in the family.
You can make an appointment with a narcologist in Kyiv online by filling out an application on the clinic’s website.
