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About the ADDICON 2025

ADDICON 2025 is the Annual National Conference of the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI), being hosted this year at the prestigious Hotel Pride, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from 5–7 November 2025.

The theme for this year’s conference is: “Advancing Current Clinical Strategies, Policy, and Approaches to Meet Rising Drug Addiction.”

With this theme, ADDICON 2025 aims to address the growing burden of drug addiction by bringing together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative clinical strategies, strengthen evidence-informed policies, and enhance holistic approaches in addiction psychiatry.

ADDICON has, over the years, established itself as India’s premier platform for professionals working in addiction medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and allied disciplines. It fosters exchange of scientific knowledge, showcases cutting-edge research, and enables meaningful collaborations among professionals committed to addressing addictive disorders in India and beyond.

The 2025 edition of ADDICON will feature:

Keynote lectures by eminent national and international experts
Symposia and panel discussions on emerging challenges
Pre-conference workshops offering hands-on training
Free paper and poster presentations highlighting new research
Networking opportunities for professionals and early-career researchers

Indore, a city renowned for its cultural heritage and warm hospitality, provides the perfect backdrop for this important gathering of minds dedicated to improving addiction care and policy in India.

We warmly welcome you to join us for three days of insightful learning, networking, and contributing to shaping the future of addiction psychiatry at Hotel Pride, Indore, from 5–7 November 2025.

About the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI)

The Addiction Psychiatry Society of India (APSI) is a national professional body dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of addictive disorders in India. Founded by leading experts in the field, APSI was established with the vision of promoting excellence in addiction psychiatry through education, research, clinical practice, and policy advocacy.

Our Mission

To strengthen the capacity of mental health professionals to address addiction through evidence-based clinical practices, cutting-edge research, and effective public health policies.

Our Vision

To create an India where every individual struggling with addiction has access to compassionate, effective, and stigma-free care.

Our Objectives

To promote education and training in addiction psychiatry for professionals and students.
To support and disseminate research that informs clinical practice and policy.
To foster collaboration among psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied professionals.
To engage with communities and stakeholders to destigmatise substance use disorders and improve public awareness.
To advocate for policies that prioritise mental health and addiction services at the local, state, and national levels.

APSI organises a range of academic and professional activities throughout the year, including workshops, webinars, and its flagship annual conference, ADDICON. Through these efforts, the society strives to build a community of professionals who are well-equipped to meet the complex and evolving challenges of addiction in India.

By hosting ADDICON 2025 in Indore, APSI continues its commitment to creating impactful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and advancing the field of addiction psychiatry for the betterment of society.