Dr. Mufassir Husain Sohel | Addiction Medicine Consultant & Physician
Dr. Mufassir Husain Sohel is a distinguished General Physician and Addiction Medicine Practitioner with over 25 years of extensive clinical experience. Combining medical science with psychological care, he serves as a Consultant and Counselor at Golden Life BD, dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders.
He obtained his MBBS degree from the University of Dhaka (Mymensingh Medical College) in 1995. Unlike many practitioners, Dr. Sohel adopts a holistic approach to recovery, treating both the physical dependency and the psychological roots of addiction.
2. Verified Credentials & Certificates (Building Trust)
To ensure transparency and trust for our patients and their families, we have provided Dr. Sohel’s official registration and training certifications below.
A. Medical License (BMDC Registration)
Dr. Sohel is a fully registered practitioner recognized by the state medical council.
Verification:
Registration No: A-26981
Authority: Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC)
Status: Full Registration (Good Standing)
B. Specialized Addiction Training (DNC & Colombo Plan)
He is one of the few professionals in Bangladesh to have completed the advanced curriculum for addiction treatment.
Certification:
Course: Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC) for Addiction Professionals.
Organized By: Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) & The Colombo Plan (GCCC).
Focus: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, and Ethics.
3. Education & Qualifications (Detailed)
Medical Degree:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery)
- Institution: Mymensingh Medical College (University of Dhaka)
- Passing Year: 1995
Psychological & Counseling Training:
- Certificate in Basic Therapeutic Counseling Skills
- Institution: Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka (2024)
Advanced Addiction Medicine (UTC Modules 1-8):
Dr. Sohel has mastered the Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC), the global standard for addiction treatment:
- UTC 1 & 2: Physiology & Pharmacology of Addiction.
- UTC 3: Management of Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis).
- UTC 4: Basic Counseling Skills & Family Psychoeducation.
- UTC 5: Intake, Screening, Assessment & Treatment Planning.
- UTC 6: Advanced Case Management.
- UTC 7: Crisis Intervention (Emergency Management).
- UTC 8: Ethics for Addiction Professionals.
4. Areas of Expertise
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Comprehensive management of drug and alcohol addiction.
- Detoxification Management: Medically supervised withdrawal management.
- Dual Diagnosis: Treating patients suffering from addiction alongside mental health issues (depression, anxiety).
- Crisis Management: Handling emergency behavioral or medical crises during recovery.
- Family Counseling: Educating families on how to support their loved ones effectively.
5. Why Choose Dr. Sohel?
Recovery is a complex journey that requires more than just willpower. Dr. Sohel’s unique blend of medical expertise (MBBS) and specialized addiction training (UTC & Counseling) ensures that patients at Golden Life BD receive safe, ethical, and effective care. Whether it is managing physical withdrawal symptoms or navigating emotional challenges, Dr. Sohel provides compassionate guidance at every step.

