Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
From Alcohol Dependence to a Life of Dignity: Dara Singh's Journey of Recovery
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The Press Information Bureau release details the recovery journey of Dara Singh, a 29-year-old individual from Rajasthan who overcame alcohol dependence through support from Nasha Mukti Kendra, Didwana, an Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The source outlines how substance dependence impacts individual health, family stability, and livelihoods, while emphasizing the role of professional counselling, medical care, yoga, and family support in achieving rehabilitation, sobriety, and financial self-reliance.