Tobacco and Substance Withdrawal
Clinical protocols for harm reduction, nicotine cessation, and substance recovery.
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Dr. Soundous Seddiki
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Addiction specialist and psychiatrist practicing at Ibn Rochd University Hospital Casablanca.Addiction specialist and psychiatrist in Casablanca, substance use disorder treatment and mental health.
About
Dr. Soundous Seddiki is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist based in Casablanca, practicing at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital Addiction Center. She specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and associated psychiatric conditions.
Her expertise encompasses medical withdrawal protocols (tobacco, alcohol, prescription sedatives, illicit substances) and behavioral addictions (gaming, gambling). She implements evidence-based motivational enhancement therapy and relapse prevention strategies tailored to patients and their families.
Skills and areas of practice
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Support for addictions
Review substance use or a behaviour and develop an appropriate course of support.
Support for stopping smoking
Prepare to stop smoking, discuss available support and arrange follow-up with the professional.
Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
Review difficulties, how they have developed and their impact, to discuss possible care options.
Techniques, methods and protocols
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Motivational interviewing and MET
An interview approach that explores ambivalence and motivations in relation to change.
Adjusting and reducing psychotropic medication
An individualised medical process to review a treatment and, if necessary, plan a change.
Support for smoking cessation
A process combining assessment of habits, selection of aids and appropriate follow-up.
Addiction Medicine Areas
Prescription Sedative Tapering
Safe, gradual discontinuation of benzodiazepines and sleep aids to avoid rebound anxiety.
Behavioral Addictions
Support for digital overuse, internet dependency, and gambling habits.
Addiction Treatment Pathway
Comprehensive Intake Assessment
Non-judgmental clinical evaluation of consumption patterns and emotional triggers.Motivational Protocol Design
Building internal commitment and prescribing supportive pharmacological solutions.Relapse Prevention Care
Long-term strategies to navigate high-risk situations and maintain lasting sobriety.
Compassionate Medical Framework
Dr. Soundous Seddiki provides respectful, confidential care where each step is customized to the individual's life circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I quit using before the first visit?
No, the first consultation is intended to evaluate your situation and establish a realistic, medically assisted plan.
Can family members participate?
Yes, with patient consent, guidance sessions can help loved ones provide constructive, non-judgmental support.
Practical information
Languages
French
Arabic
Moroccan Darija
People supported
Adults
Teenagers
Families
Availability to be confirmed
By appointment
Address and directions
Open in Google MapsCentre d'addictologie, Hôpital Ibnou Rochd, Casablanca (CHU Ibn Rochd, quartier des Hôpitaux)
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