From Addiction to Recovery

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlights a case study of substance abuse recovery under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). The release details the rehabilitation journey of an individual at the Saidhantik Drug De-Addiction Center in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. It outlines the challenges of long-term substance dependence, including physical and mental health decline, financial hardship, stigma, and social isolation. The intervention involved free and structured support services such as medical detoxification, individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, rehabilitation, and relapse-prevention training, contributing to improved well-being and social reintegration.