From Substance Dependency to a New Beginning: Garry's Journey towards Recovery, Self-Reliance and Social Reintegration

This press release highlights the case study of an individual's recovery from substance dependency under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) scheme. It details the challenges faced by the individual, including emotional stress, social stigma, educational disruption, and geographical accessibility hurdles in Nagaland's Tseminyu district. Through interventions provided by the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) under NAPDDR—such as individual counselling, psychological support, de-addiction services, and family involvement—the individual achieved sobriety, engaged in self-employment, and successfully reintegrated into society.