Everything you need to know about ZorbaCare and addiction treatment.

ZorbaCare is a luxury residential de-addiction and mental health rehabilitation centre in India, treating drug, alcohol, behavioural and tobacco addiction alongside conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and trauma. We have been providing voluntary, psychiatrist-led residential care since 2010, from two residential centres — one at Khalapur in Mumbai and one in Bangalore. Our care covers the full journey: intervention, medical detox, the residential programme, dual-diagnosis care, family recovery and aftercare.

ZorbaCare has been treating addiction and mental health since 2010 — more than 15 years of residential care. Over that time we have treated families from every major Indian city, NRIs, and international clients from the Gulf, Europe and the USA.

Yes. ZorbaCare is a luxury residential rehabilitation centre — a private estate where clinical excellence is matched by genuine comfort. That means private rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, a swimming pool, spa and wellness treatments, nature trails, horse riding, nutritionally designed meals from private chefs, butler service and a dedicated concierge. The luxury is not decoration: people stay longer, engage more deeply and recover better when their surroundings restore their dignity rather than diminish it.

Four things above all. First, dignity: people here are treated as individuals to be restored, never as patients to be managed, in an open and voluntary setting — not a lock-up. Second, psychiatrist-led, integrated dual-diagnosis care, so the depression, anxiety or trauma beneath the addiction is treated at the same time. Third, a 3:1 client-to-staff ratio, so attention is genuinely personal. Fourth, continuity: a structured week-by-week programme followed by aftercare through the vulnerable first year and beyond. We would rather tell you honestly what treatment involves than over-promise to win a placement.

Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team: consultant psychiatrists who lead diagnosis, medication and dual-diagnosis care; clinical and counselling psychologists who provide one-to-one therapy such as CBT and trauma work; addiction counsellors and recovery specialists who run group and relapse-prevention work; trained interventionists who help families bring a resistant loved one into treatment; and doctors, nurses and medical staff who supervise detox and monitor health around the clock. Our team includes Siddharth Jhaveri (Chief Clinical Officer, 15+ years in addiction recovery and CBT-led care), Dr. Sayantani Mukherjee (Psychiatrist, MBBS, MD, DNB), Dr. Ranjita Pawar (Clinical Psychologist) and Sandeep Kharkar (Recovery Specialist and aftercare lead). Meet everyone on our team page.

Yes. A consultant psychiatrist directs every treatment plan — which matters most where addiction sits alongside depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or trauma. Psychiatrist-led care means medication is prescribed and monitored properly and the mental health condition beneath the addiction is treated with real expertise. It is central to our dual-diagnosis programme, and a key reason recovery holds for people who relapsed after treatment that addressed only the substance.

ZorbaCare works at a 3:1 client-to-staff ratio. In practice that means a consistent clinical team who know each client personally, daily one-to-one attention, and round-the-clock support — rather than one counsellor stretched across a full ward.

Yes. ZorbaCare is verified by RehabPath, listed on Recovery.com and Rehabs.in, and holds 250+ five-star Google reviews from clients and families. We have also been featured in The Times of India. Reviews and listings are the best independent check on any centre, and we encourage families to read them.

Our Chief Clinical Officer, Siddharth Jhaveri, is listed on the Indian Psychiatric Society directory, India’s national professional body for psychiatry. Alongside this, ZorbaCare is verified by RehabPath and our psychiatric care is led by qualified consultant psychiatrists such as Dr. Sayantani Mukherjee (MBBS, MD, DNB).

ZorbaCare is a voluntary, open residential centre — never a lock-up. We believe recovery built on consent and trust lasts far longer than anything imposed by force. Clients are treated with dignity and respect throughout, and admission happens with the person’s agreement.

Call or WhatsApp us on +91 86695 67929, available 24/7. The first conversation is confidential, free and without obligation — we listen first, answer your questions honestly, and only then talk about whether and how we can help.

ZorbaCare has two residential centres. Our flagship luxury estate is at S. No. 226, Jambrung, Khalapur, Maharashtra 410202 — in Mumbai, on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, set in the green foothills of the Sahyadris. Our second residential centre is at No. 20, Northern Residency, Sathnur Village, Sathanur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149, in north Bangalore near Kempegowda International Airport. Both offer the same psychiatrist-led, voluntary residential care.

Yes. Our flagship residential estate is at Khalapur in Mumbai, on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway — a private, green estate set apart from the city’s streets, circles and pressures, with pickup and transfer from anywhere in Mumbai arranged for you. See our rehabilitation centre in Mumbai.

Yes. Our Bangalore residential centre is at Sathanur in north Bangalore, near Kempegowda International Airport — easy to reach from across the city and from abroad. See our rehabilitation centre in Bangalore.

Yes. Our Khalapur estate on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway serves Pune directly, with pickup and transfer from anywhere in Pune arranged for you. See our rehabilitation centre in Pune.

Yes. We treat families from every major Indian city — including Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mysore and Chandigarh. Flights, airport pickup, ground transfer and admission are all coordinated for you.

Yes — NRIs and international clients are a significant part of who we treat, including clients from the Gulf and Middle East, Europe and the USA. Many choose ZorbaCare for the combination of world-class, psychiatrist-led care, complete privacy far from their home community, and luxury residential comfort.

Yes — we handle everything end to end so the family does not have to, whether you are in Mumbai, anywhere in India, or flying in from abroad. From the first call we coordinate flights, airport pickup and ground transfer to the centre, admission paperwork and the full stay. For clients travelling from abroad we also assist with visa documentation and medical-travel letters where needed. You arrive; we take care of the rest.

Yes. Our bespoke Destination Treatment programme brings the ZorbaCare clinical team to a preferred destination anywhere in India or abroad. For those who cannot leave home at all, a live-in doctor provides round-the-clock medical care in the privacy of your own residence.

Our inclusive residential programmes are: Triple sharing from ₹1.5 lakh a month (approx. $1,700); Twin sharing from ₹2.5 lakh a month (approx. $2,850); Private room from ₹4 lakh a month (approx. $4,550); and our Premium Single-Client programme at ₹8 lakh for four weeks (approx. $9,100). Every programme begins with an initial assessment and medically supervised detox from ₹50,000 (approx. $570). USD figures are approximate. Call +91 86695 67929 for confidential, up-to-date pricing for your situation.

Every residential programme includes consultant-led psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, family sessions, holistic activities such as yoga and meditation, accommodation, meals, round-the-clock clinical support and aftercare planning. Fees are inclusive with no hidden charges; the only item charged separately is hospitalisation, if medically required, which is billed as per actuals. All fees are subject to applicable taxes.

It is our most private programme: a fully one-to-one residential stay designed for VIPs, celebrities, politicians and public figures, and anyone who needs complete discretion. It includes a dedicated clinical team, extended intensive daily therapy, dual-diagnosis care and the highest standard of comfort, away from the public eye. It costs ₹8 lakh for four weeks (approx. $9,100).

Our bespoke Destination Treatment programme, which brings our clinical team to a location of your choosing anywhere in India or abroad, costs ₹20 lakh for four weeks (approx. $22,700).

Rehab in India spans an enormous range because “rehab” covers very different things. As a realistic 2026 picture: government and trust-run centres cost little to nothing; budget private centres run roughly ₹15,000–₹50,000 a month with basic, often shared, facilities; standard private centres typically fall between ₹50,000 and ₹1.5 lakh a month; and luxury or premium centres start around ₹1.5 lakh and can exceed ₹5–6 lakh a month. A shared ward with basic detox is simply not the same product as a private room with a dedicated psychologist and 24-hour clinical care — which is why the gap is so wide.

Price reflects what you actually get. The main drivers are the staff-to-client ratio, whether a consultant psychiatrist leads care, the accommodation (private room versus shared dormitory), the depth of therapy (daily individual sessions versus occasional group talks), and whether medical detox and dual-diagnosis care are included. Two places can quote the same number and deliver very different care, so always compare what is inside the price, not just the price.

Ask specifically about charges for extra one-to-one sessions, night-time medical cover, the extra-day rate if a stay runs long, hospital-transfer charges, medication and lab-test caps, and early-exit or refund terms. A plan described as “all inclusive” often is not. Get every term in writing before paying any deposit.

Usually only partially, and often not at all — so most families should plan for residential rehab as an out-of-pocket cost unless the insurer confirms cover in writing. Many policies pay only for eligible hospitalisation, and a residential rehabilitation centre may not meet the policy’s definition of a hospital. Always ask your insurer to confirm, in writing, exactly what is and is not covered.

Government and trust-run de-addiction centres, and IRCA (Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts) facilities, provide detox and basic counselling at little to no cost. The national toll-free helpline 14446 can refer you to the nearest one. These are a genuine lifeline, though they often mean waiting lists, shared wards and limited one-to-one attention.

Yes. ZorbaCare regularly treats celebrities, film and television personalities, politicians, business leaders, senior professionals and their families. For people in the public eye, the fear of exposure is often the biggest barrier to getting help — so privacy is built into every step of how we work, from the first call to aftercare.

Discretion is designed in, not added on. That includes a confidential first call and admission; discreet travel and arrival arranged by our team, so nothing about the journey draws attention; private rooms and suites; a limited, consistent team who are the only people involved in the client’s care; and no disclosure of a client’s identity or presence to anyone without their consent. Our staff work under strict confidentiality.

Yes — our Premium Single-Client programme is designed specifically for VIPs, celebrities, politicians and public figures. It provides a fully private, one-to-one residential stay with a dedicated clinical team, extended intensive daily therapy, dual-diagnosis care and the highest standard of comfort, away from the public eye. It costs ₹8 lakh for four weeks (approx. $9,100).

Yes. Where stepping away is not possible, a live-in doctor provides round-the-clock medical care in the privacy of your own residence, and a sobriety companion offers discreet one-to-one support. Our Destination Treatment programme can also bring our clinical team to a private location of your choice, in India or abroad.

Yes. We work with clients and their managers or families to plan admission timing, communication and time away discreetly — so treatment can happen without public disclosure, and the person can return to their work and public life on stable ground.

Yes, and this is often how it begins. A spouse, parent, manager or close advisor can call +91 86695 67929 confidentially to understand the options and plan next steps, including a discreet intervention if the person is not yet ready to accept help.

We offer nine programmes covering the full continuum of care: Residential Rehabilitation, Medical Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Aftercare & Alumni, Family Recovery, Intervention Support, Destination Treatment, Live-In Doctor and Sobriety Companion.

Residential rehabilitation is our core programme: immersive, structured, round-the-clock care while living at the centre. It combines psychiatry, individual and group therapy, family work and holistic care — the phase where lasting change is built, away from everyday triggers. It is the most effective path for moderate to severe addiction and for anyone who has relapsed after outpatient care.

Medical detox is the safe, 24-hour medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol or drugs, managing symptoms and complications with comfort and dignity as the body stabilises. At ZorbaCare it typically takes place in the first one to two weeks, before deeper therapy begins. Detox starts from ₹50,000.

When addiction and a mental health condition — depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD or trauma — occur together, our Dual Diagnosis programme treats both as one integrated plan, led by a psychiatrist. Treating only the addiction leaves the other condition to pull recovery back, which is one of the most common reasons people relapse.

Aftercare protects recovery for the long term. It includes a written relapse-prevention plan, ongoing counselling and follow-up, family support and a lifelong alumni community — carrying progress through the vulnerable first 12 months and beyond, wherever in the world you live.

Addiction affects the whole family. Our Family Recovery programme helps loved ones understand addiction, stop enabling, set healthy boundaries, heal and support recovery together — through guided family sessions that improve communication and build a support system that reinforces long-term outcomes.

When a loved one will not seek help, our trained interventionists guide your family through a calm, compassionate, professionally led intervention — a structured conversation that breaks through denial and presents treatment as the clear next step, with a place ready the moment they agree.

Our Live-In Doctor programme provides round-the-clock medical care in the privacy of your own home — a discreet option for those who cannot step away, or where detox must happen at home under medical supervision.

A Sobriety Companion is a trained professional who stays by your side through high-risk moments — personal, dedicated one-to-one support that protects early recovery, especially in the weeks after leaving residential care.

ZorbaCare specialises in residential care, because for most people who reach the point of searching for a centre, home is part of the problem. For those who cannot leave home, our live-in doctor and sobriety companion programmes bring professional care to you. Call us and we will tell you honestly which level of care fits.

A full ZorbaCare programme runs around 16 weeks, followed by at least 12 months of aftercare. It follows five phases: Week 1 — screening and clinical assessment; Weeks 1–2 — medical detox; Weeks 2–12 — intensive therapy; Weeks 13–16 — cognitive and behavioural transformation; then post-discharge aftercare. The exact length is set after assessment, because it depends on the substance, the severity, any history of relapse and any co-occurring condition.

Week 1 is screening and clinical assessment. A consultant psychiatrist evaluates physical health, substance use and any underlying mental health condition, and builds a personalised treatment plan around the individual — the substance, the severity and the person behind the addiction.

In weeks 1–2, the body is safely cleared of alcohol or drugs under 24-hour medical supervision. Our clinical team manages withdrawal symptoms and complications in full comfort and safety, so the body stabilises before deeper therapy begins.

This is intensive therapy — the core of recovery. It combines individual therapy, CBT and other evidence-based therapies, group work, family sessions, yoga and holistic care, working through the roots of the addiction and rebuilding the whole person. The plan is adjusted continuously to progress.

Weeks 13–16 are cognitive and behavioural transformation: consolidating change by embedding new thought patterns, coping skills, routines and behaviours into daily life — including work on discipline, decision-making and social functioning — so recovery becomes a stable, sustainable way of living before discharge.

Leaving is the most vulnerable moment, not the finish line. The first 3 to 6 months after discharge carry the highest relapse risk, so every client leaves with a written relapse-prevention plan and continues into structured aftercare: ongoing follow-up, family support and our alumni community for 12 months and beyond. For the highest-risk early weeks, some clients also use a sobriety companion.

It can be a good start, but for many people it is not enough on its own. A common pattern is someone choosing 30 days because it fits work, feeling great at discharge, then relapsing within weeks because new habits had not set. Thirty days covers detox and stabilisation; addiction research consistently points to at least 90 days for the best outcomes — which is why our full programme runs around 16 weeks.

Because recovery is not the same as detox. Clearing the substance takes days; undoing the thoughts, triggers and routines that drove the addiction takes months. Longer stays give time for intensive therapy, real work on root causes like trauma or anxiety, and for new daily habits to become automatic. Research links programmes of 90 days or more to longer-lasting sobriety and lower relapse.

We treat substance and behavioural addictions. Substances: alcohol, drugs including heroin and other opioids, cocaine, cannabis (ganja), mephedrone (MD), MDMA, methamphetamine and prescription drugs, and tobacco, smoking, gutka and khaini. Behavioural: gambling, gaming, phone and screen addiction, sex and pornography addiction, and compulsive over-eating.

Yes — alcohol is one of the dependencies we treat most often. Treatment begins with medically supervised detox, because severe alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, followed by therapy, dual-diagnosis care where needed and relapse prevention. Learn more about alcohol addiction treatment.

Yes. We treat dependence on heroin and other opioids, cocaine, cannabis, mephedrone (MD), MDMA, methamphetamine and prescription medications. Opioid dependence is treated with medical detox, medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, therapy and aftercare. See our drug addiction treatment page.

Yes. Behavioural addictions are real and treatable. We treat gambling (with CBT, financial counselling and relapse prevention), gaming and phone or screen addiction (with CBT, digital boundaries and family therapy), sex and pornography addiction (with discreet, judgement-free therapy), and compulsive over-eating.

Yes. We provide structured de-addiction for smoking, cigarettes, gutka and khaini — with counselling, nicotine support and aftercare. Smokeless tobacco in particular is a dependence almost no one treats, and it responds well to a structured programme. See tobacco, gutka & nicotine.

We provide psychiatrist-led care for depression, anxiety and panic, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, schizophrenia and sleep disorders — on their own, or alongside addiction through our dual-diagnosis programme.

Yes. ZorbaCare is a mental health centre as well as a rehab. We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, OCD and other conditions on their own, with the same psychiatrist-led, residential and dignified approach. See all mental health conditions we treat.

We combine evidence-based and holistic therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), one-to-one psychotherapy, group therapy, yoga and meditation, music therapy and cathartic writing, and personal inventories and reflection. Each plan is built for one person, not sold as a fixed package.

Detox is the medical process of safely clearing alcohol or drugs from the body while managing withdrawal — usually the first one to two weeks. Rehab is everything that follows: the therapy, dual-diagnosis care, family work and relapse prevention that treat the addiction itself. Detox on its own has a very high relapse rate, because clearing the substance changes the body but not the patterns that caused the problem.

For significant dependence, no. Severe alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens, which can be fatal without medical management. The same caution applies to benzodiazepines and opioids. If someone is physically dependent, detox should be medically supervised — at a centre or, where that is not possible, with a live-in doctor at home. If withdrawal is already underway, please speak to a clinician before stopping.

A dual diagnosis is when addiction exists alongside a mental health condition — depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD or trauma. It is extremely common, and a major reason people relapse after ordinary rehab: when treatment addresses only the substance, the reason for using is still there. Integrated dual-diagnosis care, led by a psychiatrist, treats both together.

Where it is clinically appropriate, yes — prescribed and monitored by a consultant psychiatrist. Medication may be used to manage withdrawal safely during detox, for medication-assisted treatment of opioid dependence, and to treat co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Medication is always part of a wider therapeutic plan, never a substitute for it.

Yes — addiction is a treatable condition, and thousands of people rebuild their lives every year. It is honest to say recovery is rarely a single, permanent event; addiction is often a chronic condition managed over the long term, much like diabetes or hypertension. What most improves the odds: adequate time in treatment, treating any co-occurring mental health condition, real family involvement, and structured aftercare. A relapse is a signal to adjust and continue, not to give up.

Be cautious of any centre quoting a precise, guaranteed “success rate”. Addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition, and honest outcomes depend on the person, the length of treatment and what happens afterwards. What the evidence clearly shows is what raises the odds: at least 90 days in treatment, treating co-occurring conditions, family involvement and structured aftercare. Ask any centre how it measures outcomes and handles relapse.

Clients stay in spacious private rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms and garden or hill views — the comfort of a fine hotel. We also offer twin- and triple-sharing rooms for those who prefer them or want a lower-cost option.

Our estate includes a swimming pool, spa and wellness treatments including therapeutic massage and bodywork, guided nature trails, horse riding, yoga and meditation spaces, private chefs preparing nutritionally designed meals around dietary and medical needs, discreet butler service and a dedicated concierge. Physical recovery is part of psychological recovery, and dignity is part of both.

Meals are nutritionally designed and prepared by private chefs, with dietary preferences and medical needs fully accommodated.

Days are structured but humane: a mix of one-to-one therapy, group sessions, psychiatric review where needed, yoga or movement, holistic and expressive therapies, nutritious meals, personal reflection and time to rest. The structure itself is therapeutic — rebuilding routine, discipline and decision-making — while each client’s schedule is shaped to their own treatment plan.

Device use is usually limited, especially in the early days, to reduce access to triggers, dealers and old contacts and to help the person focus fully on recovery — but this is reasonable and explained, never punitive. Families stay in regular contact through scheduled updates and calls, and the device policy is explained clearly before admission.

Yes. Visits are scheduled and supported as part of the programme, and families receive regular updates throughout. Family involvement genuinely improves outcomes, which is why family therapy is built into treatment rather than kept separate.

Yes — a large share of the people we treat are employed, often in senior roles. Admission is discreet, and our team can advise on managing time away from work without disclosure you are not comfortable with. Untreated addiction almost always damages a career far more, and far more visibly, than a planned, private period of treatment.

You usually cannot force an adult, but you can powerfully influence the decision through a professional intervention. A trained interventionist helps your family hold a calm, structured, non-confrontational conversation that breaks through denial and presents treatment as the clear next step — with a place ready the moment they agree.

For an adult, admission to a licensed centre is generally voluntary — and recovery built on consent tends to last far longer than anything imposed by force. For a minor under 18, a parent or guardian can arrange treatment. Where there is serious mental illness or immediate danger, India’s Mental Healthcare Act 2017 provides limited pathways, but these are exceptional. For a resistant adult, the realistic and most effective route is a professional intervention.

No — this is one of the most dangerous myths about addiction. Waiting for rock bottom can mean waiting until it is too late. A skilled intervention raises the bottom, creating the turning point far sooner, before the worst happens.

Yes. Treatment does not have to begin as the person’s own idea to be effective. Pressure from family — a well-run intervention, clear boundaries, real consequences — reliably improves whether someone enters treatment and stays long enough to benefit. Many people arrive reluctant and leave grateful.

Common signs include needing more of a substance to get the same effect; drinking or using to feel “normal”; trying and failing to cut down; neglecting work, studies or relationships; hiding use or withdrawing from family; persistent low mood, anxiety or sleeplessness; and physical withdrawal — shaking, sweating, nausea or restlessness — when stopping. If several feel familiar, a confidential call is worth making.

If you regularly cover up for them, give money you know funds their using, make excuses to others, or rescue them from consequences — then, painful as it is to hear, you very likely are. Enabling is not a character flaw; it is what caring people do when they do not yet know another way. Our family recovery programme exists to help you change it.

Replace rescue with boundaries — loving, firm limits that let your loved one face the natural consequences of their addiction. This is hard alone, because guilt and fear pull you back. Family therapy gives you the tools and support to hold those boundaries without breaking, and without cruelty.

Complete cut-off is rarely the answer. The healthier path is usually not cutting off the person, but cutting off the enabling — withdrawing the money, cover and rescue while keeping the relationship and the door to genuine help open.

Living around addiction breeds anxiety, depression and exhaustion, and you cannot pour from an empty cup. Looking after yourself means your own counselling, support groups like Al-Anon, protecting your health and friendships, and giving yourself permission to live your life while they recover.

Yes. You do not need your loved one’s permission to get help for yourself. When a family stops enabling and changes how it responds, it often shifts the whole dynamic — and sometimes that change is precisely what moves a resistant person toward treatment.

Slowly, honestly and with guidance. Trust is rebuilt through consistent action over time, open communication and realistic expectations on both sides. Guided family therapy creates a safe space to say the hard things, repair old wounds and reconnect on healthier terms.

Completely. Confidentiality is central to how we operate, from the first call through admission and aftercare. We regularly treat celebrities, politicians, VIPs, public figures, senior professionals and NRIs, for whom privacy is the deciding factor — see our VIP and public figure questions for exactly how we protect it.

Often the same day. If withdrawal is underway or the situation is urgent, admission can usually be arranged quickly, with travel organised for you. The window in which someone is willing to accept help can be short, and having a place ready the moment they say yes is what keeps a “yes” from slipping back into “not yet.”

It takes four steps. 1. One confidential call — tell us what you or your loved one is facing, with no judgement and no pressure. 2. Clinical assessment — a psychiatrist assesses the situation and designs a personalised plan. 3. Admission and intervention — we coordinate a smooth, dignified admission, including travel, and guide the family through an intervention if needed. 4. Treatment begins — immediately, with your family kept informed throughout.

Our team gives every client a clear checklist before admission. As a general guide: comfortable clothing for a few weeks, any current prescriptions and medical records, identification documents, and personal items that bring comfort. Items that could compromise recovery are not permitted, and the concierge can help with anything you forget.

Ask concrete questions: What is the staff-to-client ratio? Is care led by a consultant psychiatrist? Is medical detox supervised around the clock? Is dual diagnosis treated in-house? What does aftercare include? Is the setting voluntary and open? Is pricing transparent, with terms in writing? Be wary of anyone promising a guaranteed “cure”. Reading recent reviews and speaking to the clinical team directly tells you a great deal.