Diagnostics alcohol-related addiction in Kyiv

A consultation for the patient or family when you need to understand whether there are signs of alcohol addiction, which risks are already noticeable and which form of help will be safe.

  • Assessment behavioral and physical signs
  • Conversation with patient or loved ones
  • Assessing the risks binge drinking, withdrawal and relapse
  • Plan further steps without pressure and guarantees
Diagnostics alcohol addiction
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What includes in primary assessment

Diagnosis does not come down to a single question. The specialist clarifies the regularity of use, loss of control, the state of health, sleep, anxiety, conflicts and previous attempts to stop.

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Family consultation

Suitable when relatives notice changes but do not understand whether an addiction doctor is already needed.

  • description situation
  • risk assessment
  • first algorithm
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Assessment of the patient's condition

Helps separate everyday use from signs addiction and dangerous symptoms.

  • control use
  • well-being
  • mental condition
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Plan help

After assessment we discuss, whether needed detox, coding, psychotherapy or rehabilitation.

  • form of help
  • preparation
  • support
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if needed

A repeat risk assessment

Useful after relapse, binge drinking or previous treatment, when needed updated path.

  • relapse
  • triggers
  • prevention
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How the diagnosis of alcohol addiction goes

The goal of the initial assessment is not to put a label on someone but to calmly understand the risks and not miss a condition that requires quick help.

Discuss the situation
1

Description situation

We clarify how often the person drinks alcohol and whether there is binge drinking, conflicts, gaps in memory or loss of control.

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Assessment of symptoms

Zvertaiemo attention for sleep, tremor, anxiety, blood pressure, aggression, depressive thoughts and general well-being.

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Assessing the risks

We explain, when enough consultation, a when needed doctor, inpatient care or emergency help.

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Path help

We form a clear plan: a conversation with the family, detox, coding, psychotherapy or rehabilitation when indicated.

When you should reach out

A consultation helps you avoid acting at random: the specialist clarifies the condition, risks and symptoms and explains a safe first step.

Loss of control

Person drinks more or longer, than planned, and not can stop despite promises.

Worsening health

Appear tremor, insomnia, anxiety, problem with pressure or memory.

Conflicts in family

Alcohol affects work, relationships, money or safety at home.

Prices and format: Diagnostics alcohol addiction

The cost depends on the person's condition, duration of use, symptoms, coexisting conditions, and the required care format. The exact plan is discussed after the initial consultation.

All prices
Home visit by an addiction doctorfrom 1 600 ₴
Basic detox therapyfrom 3 500 ₴
Extended detox therapyfrom 5 900 ₴
Binge-drinking stabilisation in inpatient carefrom 5 000 ₴
Binge drinking stabilization, VIP formatfrom 7 000 ₴
Urgent soberingfrom 9 000 ₴
Alcohol addiction treatment in inpatient care, dayfrom 7 000 ₴
Outpatient alcohol addiction treatmentafter consultation

Prices are not medical prescriptions. The final form of help is decided after assessing the condition and the risks.

Who supervises care

The specialists who can be involved in the consultation, condition assessment, stabilisation, psychological support or further treatment plan.

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych
15 years

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych

Chief physician, psychiatrist-addiction specialist

Leads the medical team and oversees the care plan, detox safety, and therapy outcomes.

Romanenko Maksym Ihorovych
11 years

Romanenko Maksym Ihorovych

Addiction doctor, psychiatrist

Works with acute states, withdrawal syndrome, sleep disturbances, and medication support.

Melnyk Roman Serhiiovych
7 years

Melnyk Roman Serhiiovych

Psychotherapist, addiction specialist

Specialises in work with alcohol- and medication-related addiction, anxiety conditions and motivation for treatment.

Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych
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Savchuk Oleh Vasylovych

Chief physician, psychiatrist-addiction specialist, 15 years of experience. Reviews the medical accuracy of sample about diagnostics alcohol addiction: condition assessment, inpatient indications, a safe request process, and wording without unsafe home-treatment schemes. The information on this page helps with orientation but does not replace an individual specialist consultation.

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Medical context

Alcohol-related addiction: assessment, risks and modern help

Alcohol addiction is rarely resolved by a single acute intervention. An initial assessment, stabilising the condition, motivation for treatment, work with triggers and family support are important.

Updated: 20 May 2026 Reviews medical team Demeevka Without schemes self-treatment
Diagnostics situation

The specialist clarifies the duration of use, the withdrawal symptoms, sleep, blood pressure, anxiety, co-existing illnesses and the risk of complications.

Signs danger

Binge drinking for several days, tremor, strong anxiety, insomnia, gaps in memory, aggression, panic or hallucinations are a reason not to postpone a consultation.

Methods of help

A consultation, detox when indicated, binge-drinking stabilisation, inpatient care, coding after assessment and psychotherapeutic support can be used.

After stabilization

Detox does not replace treatment of the addiction. Next, a relapse-prevention plan, work on motivation and support from loved ones are needed.

When you should not wait

  • the binge lasts several days and the condition worsens;
  • there are hallucinations, disorientation, seizures or loss of consciousness;
  • chest pain, difficulty breathing or a sharp spike in blood pressure appeared;
  • the person talks about self-harm or becomes dangerous to themselves and others.

What not to do at home

  • do not give new medications without consulting a doctor;
  • do not leave the person alone with psychosis, seizures or loss of consciousness;
  • do not postpone help in the hope that the condition «will pass on its own»;
  • do not stop at detox as if it were the only solution to the problem.

What matters for the family

  • describe the duration of the binge, the symptoms and chronic illnesses;
  • do not provoke conflict during intoxication or withdrawal;
  • ensure calm, water and safety control until the consultation;
  • after stabilisation, discuss motivation, treatment and relapse prevention.

When inpatient care is appropriate

  • with severe withdrawal syndrome or repeated binges;
  • with psychotic symptoms, a risk of falls or cardiac complications;
  • when at home there are no safe supervision or support;
  • when a further comprehensive plan of addiction treatment is needed.

Safe boundary: We do not publish medication dosages, IV-drip schemes or self-treatment instructions. Medical prescriptions are possible only after assessing the person's condition.

WHO: alcohol fact sheetNIAAA: alcohol use disorderNHS: alcohol-use disorder

When you should not wait

Loss of consciousness, seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or suspected overdose require emergency medical care.

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Clinic environment

Photos help you see the space in advance: consultation room, procedure area, equipment and medical materials without patients' personal data.

Patient and family reviews

Below are recent anonymized reviews for this service. We keep the experience of care while removing private details that could identify a person or their medical situation.

Binge drinking stabilization 9 June 2026 · feedback form

They explained when a doctor was needed, and helped the family calm down

Contacted after several days of binge drinking in loved one person. It was important to quickly understand, what was dangerous, and what could be discussed during consultation. The specialist asked specific questions, did not scare us and explained the next steps without pressure.

Olena, Kyiv, Holosiivskyi district
Alcohol-related addiction 17 May 2026 · form site

For many years we were going in circles, and here they finally explained everything step by step

In the family there were binges, short breaks and relapses again. At Demeevka they did not promise a miracle in one day but explained that after the acute state a further plan was needed. For us this was more honest and more useful than another quick promise.

Olha, Kyiv
Binge drinking stabilization 15 May 2026 · phone review

They didn't judge or frighten, but calmly assessed the condition

After several days binge drinking was embarrassing call. For line clarified symptoms, sleep, blood pressure, what already accepted, and explained, when needed emergency help. Liked, what conversation bula without pressure and moralizing.

Ihor, Kyiv

The Demeevka approach

Diagnostics alcohol-related addiction: confidential consultation Demeevka in Kyiv, condition assessment, safe care plan and family support.

We work confidentially, we explain the options and limitations of each format, and we do not use promises of a guaranteed result in one day.

What can be included in the help

  • Assessment behavioral and physical signs
  • Conversation with patient or loved ones
  • Assessing the risks binge drinking, withdrawal and relapse
  • Plan further steps without pressure and guarantees

Questions and answers

Can I contact you confidentially?

Yes. Demeevka does not disclose the fact that you contacted us and handles personal data carefully.

Can relatives start with a consultation?

Yes. Often relatives take the first step, to understand the risks, how to approach the conversation, and the safe next steps.

Can I choose a specific treatment method right away?

The final form of help is decided only after assessing the condition, symptoms, risks and contraindications.

What should I prepare for the first contact?

It helps to briefly describe the symptoms, how long the use lasted, the current condition, chronic illnesses, and which medications have already been taken.

When is urgent help needed with alcohol?

Seizures, loss of consciousness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe hallucinations, disorientation or suicidal thoughts require an urgent response.

Is binge recovery or detox alone enough?

No. Acute stabilisation reduces symptoms but does not replace work on the causes of addiction, motivation and relapse prevention.

Can coding be done right after a binge?

Coding is discussed only after assessing the condition, the period of sobriety, motivation and possible contraindications.

When is inpatient care appropriate for alcoholism?

Inpatient care is more often recommended with severe withdrawal, repeated binges, psychotic symptoms, co-existing conditions, or when safe supervision at home is not possible.

Need a consultation?

Briefly describe the situation. We will suggest which form of help will be safe and where to start.