Getting psychiatric help for addiction and detox in Milan
Addiction cases often need a faster first step than general psychiatry: withdrawal management, a decision about whether detox needs to be medically supervised, or coordination with a SERT (public addiction service) or private clinic. This page is for people trying to figure out where a psychiatrist fits into that process, distinct from a routine adult psychiatric consultation.
- Addiction psychiatrists in Milan can assess withdrawal risk, prescribe medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, and coordinate with detox facilities.
- If withdrawal has already started and there are physical symptoms (tremor, severe agitation, seizures), that needs urgent medical attention, not a scheduled outpatient booking.
- Family members calling on behalf of someone else should expect the psychiatrist to want direct contact with the patient before treatment planning begins.
This maps to addiction psychiatry specifically because general adult psychiatry practices do not always handle withdrawal management or substance dependency treatment as a core service.
What it costs
Addiction assessments often take longer than a standard psychiatric visit because they involve substance history, risk screening, and sometimes coordination with a detox program, which affects the fee. Ongoing medication-assisted treatment follow-ups are usually priced closer to a standard follow-up visit.
Top 3 by our score
Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for addiction psychiatry.
- 1. rTMS Italia - Centro per depressione e dipendenze - Stimolazione magnetica transcranica Milano654.6★ · 30 reviews
- 2. Studio di psicologia e psicoterapia - Dott. Gaia Alessio625.0★ · 3 reviews
- 30
FAQ
- Do I need a referral to see an addiction psychiatrist in Milan?
- Private practices generally do not require a referral, but public addiction services (SERT) may have their own intake process.
- Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication to help with withdrawal?
- Addiction psychiatrists can assess and prescribe medication-assisted treatment where clinically appropriate, which is different from what a general adult psychiatrist typically manages.
- What if the person struggling with addiction refuses to seek help?
- Family consultation sessions exist to help plan next steps, but most addiction psychiatrists need to eventually engage the patient directly for treatment to proceed.