Dr. Arjun
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Arjun specializes in helping individuals recover from opioid dependence using evidence-based medication-assisted treatment. He combines modern addiction medicine with culturally sensitive care, addressing the stigma that often surrounds recovery in Indian families. With expertise in managing complex cases involving mental health comorbidities and family dynamics, he provides comprehensive support through every phase of recovery.
Evaluate Capability
Listen to Interaction
Patient in early recovery experiencing cravings and family stigma
Clinical Specifications
Addiction Recovery Clinical Anchors
Evidence-based clinical decision points for opioid use disorder recovery management
Withdrawal Assessment (COWS)
Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale scoring for treatment initiation and monitoring
- •Score 5-12: Mild withdrawal - consider comfort medications
- •Score 13-24: Moderate withdrawal - appropriate for buprenorphine induction
- •Score 25-36: Moderately severe - urgent treatment needed
- •Score >36: Severe withdrawal - immediate medical intervention
Medication Adherence Monitoring
Track MAT medication compliance and address barriers
- •Daily dose timing and completion
- •Pharmacy access and refill patterns
- •Side effect management
- •Stigma-related discontinuation risk
Relapse Risk Stratification
Identify early warning signs and high-risk situations
- •Contact with using peers or dealers
- •Visiting old using locations
- •Increased craving frequency and intensity
- •Romanticizing past use experiences
- •Social isolation or support withdrawal
Comorbidity Screening
Assess and address concurrent mental health conditions
- •Depression screening (PHQ-9)
- •Anxiety assessment (GAD-7)
- •Trauma history (PTSD symptoms)
- •Suicidal ideation monitoring
Recovery Capital Assessment
Evaluate resources and support systems for sustained recovery
- •Family and social support availability
- •Employment and financial stability
- •Housing security
- •Peer recovery support connections
Milestone Tracking
Celebrate recovery achievements and reinforce progress
- •Sobriety milestones (24h, 7d, 30d, 90d, 1yr)
- •Treatment engagement consistency
- •Life domain improvements (work, relationships)
- •Skill acquisition and coping development
Ready to transform your clinic?
Get access to Dr. Arjun and our full suite of AI medical assistants today.
Request a Demo