Addiction Rx

Evidence Based Support

Free · Designed for iPad

NEW: Complete redesign with enhanced clinical tools and content. Supporting healthcare professionals in managing addictive disorders. About Addiction Rx The Addiction Rx app provides evidence-based clinical guidance for physicians, medical doctors, and specialists (MBBS or above) managing patients with substance use and behavioral addictions. Other healthcare professionals can also use this as a learning resource. Key Features: Comprehensive screening and assessment tools (ASSIST, AUDIT, CAGE, etc.) Evidence-based treatment protocols for tobacco, alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and other substances, including behavioral addictions Motivational interviewing techniques and counseling frameworks Pharmacotherapy guidelines and dosing calculators Long-term management strategies Quick reference guides for clinical decision-making Clinical Foundation: Based on the "Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions" of the TC & DDAP division of MOHFW, this app translates these management protocols into an easily accessible, point-of-care tool. Developed by NIMHANS: Created by the Centre for Addiction Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India—a premier institution for mental health and neurosciences. This app reflects our commitment to democratizing specialized knowledge in the field of addiction medicine. Important Note: While we have made every effort to provide accurate information based on reliable sources, medicine is an ever-evolving science. Physicians are advised to use their clinical judgment and apply their knowledge accordingly. This app is a clinical decision support tool and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment. We Value Your Feedback: Have suggestions or concerns? Please email us at chand@nimhans.ac.in

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Major Redesign - Professional interface for each substance page - Improved navigation with Ask-Assess-Assist-Refer framework - Enhanced substance module organization - Better screening tools layout

The developer, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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  • Seller
    • National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
  • Size
    • 65.2 MB
  • Category
    • Education
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 14.0.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 7 more
    • English, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu
  • Age Rating
    18+
    • 18+
    • Frequent
      Medical Treatment information
      Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References

      Contains
      Unrestricted Web Access
      Health or Wellness Topics
  • Copyright
    • © 2022 Centre for Addiction Medicine & NIMHANS Digital Academy