Indian Addiction and Recovery Blog

The 6 Most Common Excuses Addicts Give to Avoid Treatment

Niteesh Singh

September 30, 2020

In the late 20th century, addiction was recognised as an illness, and it has been shown that it can be treated with proper medical care and attention. Yet there is a stigma associated with addiction that makes it look like an act of a criminal. Throughout history, research on addiction has shown that the fight against addiction is not just…

Top 13 Books About Addiction and Recovery

Niteesh Singh

September 7, 2020

Alcohol addiction and drug abuse are affecting millions of people across the world. While professional clinics, rehab centres, and mutual help groups are doing their job, quality books on addiction and recovery can also offer much help. Self-help books are not a replacement for professional care and comprehensive treatment programmes, but one can use them to find emotional sobriety in…

10 Signs To Identify If You Need Professional Help for Alcoholism

Niteesh Singh

September 4, 2020

How much alcohol is too much alcohol? Do I need to seek professional help? These are a few common questions people seek answers to — who are much into drinking. While many people get their hands on alcoholic drinks to celebrate, there are many who have a number of different motives to start and get habitual to drinking. The good…

Drug Abuse Among the Indian Youth

trista2593

August 29, 2020

As the drug epidemic continues to painstakingly seep into the country's social and cultural aspects, drug abuse naturally trickles into our younger generation – a generation refusing to be left out. Making up one-fifth of the population, 15-24 year-olds carry with them India's future. The youth of our nation will eventually determine the country's moral, political, and social persuasions. Bearing…

Webinar – Abhasa Rehabilitation Centre’s History and Future Plans

Niteesh Singh

August 4, 2020

In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the eighth webinar of the series, we invited Mrs Gayathri Arvind – Founder and MD of Abhasa Rehabilitation Centre, and Dr Rohit Garg –…

iCAAD Online 2020 and its Significance Amid COVID-19

Niteesh Singh

July 31, 2020

iCAAD Events organised the world’s biggest conference on mental health and addiction, iCAAD Online 2020 on 16th and 17th of July, 2020. This was the first time in its history that the event happened online. We at RehabPath were delighted to be one of the sponsors and exhibitors of the event. Many conferences are happening all around the globe on…

Webinar - Impact of Covid 19 on Rehab Centres

Webinar – The Impact of COVID-19 on Rehab Centres and the Way Forward

Niteesh Singh

June 30, 2020

In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the first webinar of the series, we invited Dr Anuneet Sabharwal, psychiatrist and founder of The Happy Tree, Dr Astha Ahluwalia, a psychologist at…

Webinar – The Journey of an Addict in a Rehab Centre

Niteesh Singh

June 20, 2020

In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the fifth webinar of the series, we invited Dr BR Madhukar - Managing Director & Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Cadabams Hospitals, along with Dr…

Webinar - A Conversation With Father Cajetan From Kripa Foundation

Webinar – Conversation With Fr. Cajetan D. Menezes, Director & Managing Trustee, Kripa Foundation

Niteesh Singh

June 13, 2020

In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the fourth webinar of the series, we invited the Director and Managing Trustee of Kripa Foundation - Father Cajetan D. Menezes. The webinar was…

How has Covid 19 lockdown affected mental health of people

Webinar – The Mental Health Side-effects of the Covid-19 Lock-down

Niteesh Singh

May 26, 2020

Disclaimer: We do not encourage alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking or any other form of drug intake. In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the third webinar of the series, we invited…

Webinar on the effectiveness of mental healthcare and de-addiction

Webinar – Does Online Therapy Really Work for Mental Health and De-addiction?

Niteesh Singh

May 13, 2020

In our weekly webinars, we talk about various industry scenarios and challenges of rehabs across the country along with the de-addiction and mental health challenges faced by the mental health community and people in general. In the second webinar of the series, we invited Ms Ruchika Garg, a mental health practitioner and founder of Conscious Jiva. Being a survivor of…

Can I get addiction treatment during the COVID-19 lockdown in India?

vikram

April 1, 2020

What to look for and how to find help for addiction and mental health amidst India’s coronavirus crisis As the COVID-19 situation has developed and affected all of us, we quickly realised that even amidst the lockdown, people around the country would still need mental health and addiction treatment. In fact, many of the situations we all are going through…

Addiction Rehab Options Continue to Grow for Citizens of the UAE

admin

February 26, 2019

[September 2017 Update] In 2017, options for treatment in the UAE have continued to grow, with Dubai opening its first rehab center earlier this year. Erada Center, focusing on alcohol and drug addiction treatment, offers residential care, intensive outpatient, and a family program. In addition to a new centre, the UAE seems to be stepping into a leadership role in…

Lack of exercise at the root of drug problem

Could a Lack of Exercise be at the Root of Your Son’s Drug Problem?

admin

August 1, 2017

Content Sponsored by The Edge Rehab, Chiang Mai. India's adolescent drug problem is no secret. In Punjab alone, over 50% of rural households house at least one drug addict—and over 70% of youth–use drugs on a regular basis. Young people are four times more likely than adults to become addicts because the younger you start, the more likely you are…

How Understanding the 3 Zones of Recovery Can Help Revitalise Your Recovery

admin

April 26, 2017

Many addiction treatment specialists view addiction as black and white: you are either actively using or are in recovery. Under this framework, the leap from sobriety to addiction can happen in a single moment, and you are virtually one decision away from relapse at any given moment. At The Cabin Chiang Mai, a different approach is used, one that gives recovering…