Publications

Long-Term Nonprescription Use of Dexamethasone and Cyproheptadine With Metabolic and Endocrine Sequelae.

Clinical Research

Year: 2025

Non-Medical Mephentermine Use: A Systematic Review : Analyzed trends and consequences of mephentermine misuse, highlighting its risks in sports and non-clinical settings.

Research Review

Year: 2020

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Parkinson's Disease : Explored the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and psychosis in Parkinson's patients, offering insights for integrated care approaches.

Clinical Study

Year: 2019

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Patients Reported

Comorbid Psychiatric Symptoms

Hepatitis C among People Who Inject Drugs : Investigated the prevalence and treatment barriers of Hepatitis C in PWID populations, underscoring the need for integrated addiction-hepatitis care.

Public Health Research

Year: 2020

A community-based telemedication-assisted treatment (TMAT) for delivery of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: A single-arm, prospective feasibility study

Academic Initiative

Year: 2022

Extramural Projects

Focused on addiction, psychiatric comorbidities, and evidence-based interventions.

PROJECTS
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GALLERY
01
Psychoactive substance use among individuals in Mizoram Prisons
(7 May 2025)
Supported the Department of Prisons & Correctional Services, Government of Mizoram, in assessing psychoactive substance use among incarcerated individuals. Contributed to screening framework development and evidence-based recommendations for intervention pathways tailored to correctional settings.
02
Experiences with Take-Home Buprenorphine in Punjab OST Centers
(26 Mar 2025)
Part of a public-health implementation initiative evaluating take-home buprenorphine feasibility across government opioid-substitution-therapy clinics in Punjab. Assessed treatment adherence, safety monitoring, and patient usability to inform scalable addiction-care models in India.
03
Cross-sectional study for estimating the extent and pattern of use of substances among heavy-vehicle drivers in the state of Chhattisgarh and implications for road safety
(19 May 2025)
Co-investigator in a state-supported study examining substance use patterns among heavy-vehicle drivers in Chhattisgarh. Focused on occupational risk factors, screening models, and harm-reduction strategies to strengthen workplace safety and public-health policy.
04
National drug use survey
(26 Mar 2025)
Regional Co-Principal Investigator - Contributed to a nationwide epidemiological initiative assessing substance-use patterns, regional trends, and public-health needs. Supported field-coordination, data synthesis, and dissemination insights to inform national addiction-care policy and community programs.