A New Beginning: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Through Rehabilitation Support

This release highlights the recovery journey of an individual from Dhenkanal, Odisha, who overcame a long-standing alcohol addiction through structured institutional support. Facilitated by a social worker, he was admitted to ASHRA–Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) operating under the Arun Institute of Rural Affairs. Through the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) scheme, he received one month of residential care, including detoxification, individual counselling, behavioural therapy, and motivational guidance. Following rehabilitation, he successfully resumed his catering profession, achieved an increase in monthly income, and advanced towards social reintegration and self-reliance.