Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment Meds

Arnab Datta, MD is a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist and Controlled substance specialist. Addiction is not just to illicit drugs, but also to behaviors and bad habits lead to our self sabotage. Dr. Datta treats these issues.

Philosophy of Drug and Behavioral Addiction Treatment

Important Medications given to Treat Addiction

People sometimes say, “I was addicted to drugs, doctor why are you giving me medication, aren’t those drugs too? I want to be off drugs.”

Arnab Datta, MD uses medically helpful non-habit forming medications to get people off harmful drugs and narcotics. People are more functional on these medications – they are able to work and have relationships. Dr. Datta not only prescribes these medications, but he tapers people down, off them too. Dr. Datta may not taper you off completely, he may help you get on a lower, more healthy dose (depends on the case, please call for details). This is customized and tailored to each patient’s personality, character and dependency. Also, one doesn’t need to stay on these meds lifelong. Let’s find the right cure for you together.

– Suboxone (sublingual medication) and its variations  are prescribed to treat opiate use disorder  (Heroin, Oxycodone or Opiate Derivative use) and for relapse prevention. This is the more modern and advanced version of methadone. Suboxone also yields less side effects than Methadone. Dr. Datta does not prescribe Oxycodone derivative medications nor does he prescribe Methadone. Suboxone can be given for 30 days, depending on the patient. Details are discussed during the Suboxone induction appointment because every patient is different.

– Sublocade (subdermal monthly injection) the monthly subcutaneous suboxone injection is provided in the office. Sublocade is the subcutaneous injection form of Suboxone. Sublocade is for patients who can’t seem to consume Suboxone on a regular basis, and in that interim, they’ve relapsed on Opiates or Heroin.  

– Vivitrol (intramuscular monthly injection), a monthly anti-craving injection which helps in addiction recovery, is only provided in the office. Vivitrol is can help with anti-craving for any drug or behavioral addiction. Naltrexone is the active drug within Vivitrol. Naltrexone is available in an Oral Tablet form. Vivitorl happens to be a specialty medication which is a once a month injection in the upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus (buttocks) muscle.

Outpatient detox regimens are tailor made to a patient’s exact specification (see below) when the patient can’t go to detox. Dr. Datta detoxed from alcohol, xanax, opiates, cannabis, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, which might not be provided at an inpatient detox. Outpatient detox regimens are not easy. Most of these patients have presented to an inpatient detox hospital floor or clinic at some time or other. Not every person is a candidate for this. A limited quantity of controlled substance medications are given because some patients can’t help themselves and take more than what is prescribed. The appointments are usually more frequent such as weekly or twice weekly. As the patient does better, appointments are less frequent, medications are given for a longer duration of time (Varies person to person). Patients have a discovery call with Dr. Datta and his assistant before they are seen for an outpatient detox schedule. This is highly customized and not available in all medical offices.

– Dr. Datta can provide a second opinion. Dr. Datta can refine existing controlled substance medication regimens or taper a regimen down so that you can be on a healthier non-addictive regimen. Dr. Datta doesn’t just lower doses of meds. On the other hand, some people are on a subtherapeutic dose (their dose is too low) and they need a higher dose. Dr. Datta also gives second opinions on therapeutic issues (non-medication related as well) because many people need a different pair of eyes looking at their life history – they need advice from a fresh new perspective.
– Students as well as adults are evaluated and treated for ADHD and Adult-ADHD (they’re actually synonomous).  Dr. Datta conducts an affordable psychological testing – a 45 min computerized test which uncovers information regarding 16 cognitive categories of thinking. This how a comprehensive evaluation of ADHD is done – ADHD is diagnosed with a clinical interview with a doctor + a computerized test.

– Genetic testing is done to find the right regimen with precision. This is helpful for patients who have been on multiple medications in the past. Find out which medications work specifically for you.

– Behavioral addictions follow the same addictive pathways in the brain as hard drugs.  Dr. Datta’s Treatments include, but are not limited to: gambling addiction, video game addiction, pornography addiction and sex addiction.

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Addiction Treatment

To help people experience psychological and emotional change in their lives

Psychotherapy

To help people experience psychological and emotional change in their lives

Meditation & EMDR

To help people experience psychological and emotional change in their lives

Med Management

To help people experience psychological and emotional change in their lives

Collab with Psych NPs

To help people experience psychological and emotional change in their lives

Comprehensive Addiction Services

At Dr. Arnab Datta's practice, we offer a range of specialized addiction services to address the unique needs of each individual on their journey to recovery. Dr. Datta's experience, compassion, and evidence-based approaches make him a trusted partner in your path towards a healthier, addiction-free life.

Many patients are working and do not want to take time off for inpatient rehab. Dr. Datta provides custom tailored outpatient detox regimens IN OFFICE and by video chat for the following substances. That means certain patients do not have to take time off work to get off their xanax (depends on severity of the case). The duration of each detox regimen is specific to your needs, ranging from one month to one year.

  •   Alcohol (most classical form of outpatient detox)
  •   Heroin (detox using suboxone)
  •   Synthetic Opiates (oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine derivatives and kratom).
  •   Dr. Datta does not prescribe oxycodone derivatives meds such as percocet or vicodin
  •   Barbiturates (phenobarbital, pentobarbital)
  •   Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin and Valium)
  •   Cannabis and Cannabis derivatives
  •   Stimulants (Adderall, Cocaine, Crystal methamphetamines)
  •   Detox is followed by a maintenance period
  •   “Comfort medications” are given to make the detox process more soothing
  •   Patients can be referred to short term or long term rehabs

Combination detox regimens are also provided – which means tapering down on multiple controlled substance medications. If you or your loved ones would like to hear more about a tailored regimen, please call to inquire. Dr. Datta does not prescribe methadone or oxycodone derivative meds such as percocet or vicodin. These are prescribed by a pain management doctor. 

Dr. Datta is a Suboxone specialist. If you desire a confidential, concierge suboxone treatment for opiate use disorder, then this is the practice for you. However, you still need to take the medication as prescribed. Dr. Datta does not over-prescribe and does not prescribe before the medication due date. Dr. Datta can find the right Medication Assisted Treatment for your Opiate use disorder using Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv and Bunavail. Dr. Datta can also taper you off suboxone – some people don’t need to be on suboxone for life. 

– Students as well as adults are evaluated and treated for ADHD and adult-ADHD (they’re actually synonomous).  Dr. Datta conducts an affordable psychological testing – a 45 min computerized test which uncovers information regarding 16 cognitive categories of thinking. This how a comprehensive evaluation of ADHD is doneADHD is diagnosed with a clinical interview with a doctor + a computerized test. 

Genetic testing is done to find the right regimen with precision. This is helpful for patients who have been on multiple medications in the past. Find out which medications work specifically for you.

Outpatient detox regimens are tailor made to a patient’s exact specification (see below). Patients have been detoxed from alcohol, xanax, opiates, cannabis, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine. Outpatient detox regimens are not easy. Most of these patients have presented to an inpatient detox hospital floor or clinic at some time or other. Not every person is a candidate for this. A limited quantity of controlled substance medications are given because some patients can’t help themselves and take more than what is prescribed. The appointments are usually more frequent such as weekly or twice weekly. As the patient does better, appointments are given less frequently, medications are given for a longer duration of time (Varies person to person). Patients have a discovery call with Dr. Datta and his assistant before they are seen for an outpatient detox schedule. This is highly customized and not available in all medical offices. 

Medications-based and behavioral therapies are applied together to aid with smoking cessation. 

  • Chantix
  • Wellbutrin XL, Naltrexone
  • Nicotine Patch, Nicotine gum and lozenge
  • Vaporizer taper down: Using Vapes to taper down cigarette use

All of these Medication Assisted Treatments for smoking cessation are used with Psychotherapy, CBT and Motivational Interviewing. 

Addiction is not just about drugs and alcohol, behavioral addictions follow the same addictive pathways in the brain and can become disruptive to one’s lifestyle as well. It can impair one’s ability to hold a job or a family relationship, no matter how well they functioned in the past. Behavioral addiction is often more abstract and nebulous than an illicit drug addiction. It’s also more common for the patient to be in denial or lie to themselves. It often lies in the unconscious mind and it will draw you in without you noticing until you find yourself depleted, without energy and a negative version of yourself. People are prescribed medications, piled on medications rather. Some people lose faith in the possibility of improving. Here you can regain that confidence that you can change for the better. Dr. Datta is an empathic listener, but also a tough coach  who can help you yield positive results, but only if you are dedicated toward your improvement. 

MEET YOU DOCTOR

Arnab Datta, MD

Dr. Datta completed his residency (general adult psychiatry) and fellowship (a research fellowship in addiction Psychiatry and a clinical fellowship also in addiction psychiatry) training in New York City. Dr. Datta was also the medical director of addiction services at St Joseph Hospital in Yonkers New York for 5 consecutive years (from 2016-2021) – where he started a suboxone and vivitrol program to treat substance abuse.

  • Board Certified in General Adult Psychiatry
  • Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry
Dr. Arnab Datta, MD - Psychiatrist in USA