Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
From Addiction to Recovery
PrelimsMainsGS2GS3Social JusticeGovernment Schemes
Source-grounded summary
The Press Information Bureau release details the rehabilitation journey of a 28-year-old individual from West Bengal under a government scheme implemented via a District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC). The beneficiary, facing personal, financial, and social difficulties due to addiction, received comprehensive rehabilitation support including inpatient treatment, detoxification, medication support, individual, group, and family counselling, as well as art therapy. Following continuous follow-up, after-care support, and family counselling, the individual showed positive progress, engaged in regular labour work, and moved towards improved financial stability and self-reliance.