Indian Addiction and Recovery Blog

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…

Introducing Our New Review Platform

admin

November 16, 2016

Over the past few years, DeAddictionCentres.IN has grown to become the primary location for people to find information about Indian De-Addiction Centres online. As we've grown, we've continued to make improvements in order to provide the information necessary for people to find de-addiction centres for themselves or their loved ones. An exciting improvement we are launching this week is a…

The Importance of Personalised Treatment

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December 16, 2015

Addiction is a complex disease that can cause uncharacteristic compulsive behaviors leading to destructive actions that pull families apart and ruin lives. The effects of addiction are hard to ignore, but often, they are quickly justified, or dealt with through, harsh, and sometimes rushed treatment processes. Because the fingers of addiction reach into every facet of life, each addiction situation…

4 Reasons to Recover in Thailand

trista2593

April 7, 2015

Thailand has an ever-growing reputation for its industry of medical tourism. Travellers visit for everything from dental needs to sex changes. With the last decade bringing with it considerable growth to the rehab industry, the country has seen an increase of international guests seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment—some have dubbed these travellers as "rehab tourists." And according to CNN,…

3 Things the Lotus Teaches Us about Recovery

admin

January 22, 2015

The Lotus, India“s national flower, is a plant that grows in murky waters across our country. The plant stands as a symbol of purity and hope for many, and holds within itself a surprising wealth of lessons. The roots of the Lotus weave through muddy waters and prepare a bright flower that will eventually rest in stark contrast to its…

The Problem of Youth Addiction and How You Can Help

admin

December 14, 2014

They live in the shadows. Maybe you've seen them. They follow each other to dark corners, hands full of poison. Used needles and stained prescription bottles litter these corners. In tight huddles, they look at each other--bloodshot eyes--they inhale the poison. Some jab their arms with thin needles to empty syringes filled with cocktails of toxins. Others sit on black…

Dual Diagnosis – A (Treatable) Two Headed Monster

trista2593

July 30, 2014

Imagine your doctor telling you a severe disease has taken over much of your liver, and if it isn't treated soon, your life could be in jeopardy. You might look at him in disbelief and start to ask a question, but then he stops you and says there's more. He explains that you were dually diagnosed—not only do you have…

Drugs That Can Kill You in 5 Minutes

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January 6, 2014

If you are considering suicide, you are not alone. Confidential help is available for free. Call 91-9820466726 View Suicide.org's list of hotlines for help in all states → People use drugs to briefly step out of reality. Addicts light up to escape the real world for a moment. An alcoholic takes another drink to revisit that "better place" the beverage…

India’s Youth – On Drugs

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August 27, 2013

We have an addiction problem in India. In Punjab the numbers are ridiculous—nearly 75% of its youth are severely addicted to drugs, that's 3 out of every 4 children. Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities around the country are quickly gaining a reputation for their drug usage; and the population in each of these cities continues to grow. Delhi is filled…

Choosing the Perfect De-addiction Centre: 7 Helpful Tips

admin

August 21, 2013

Millions of people once addicted to drugs or alcohol have found ways to sober up and stay sober. Organisations like Alcoholics Anonymous and their infamous 12-step programme have helped thousands, and myriads of treatment centres around the world have helped clients accomplish their goals of getting and staying clean. But maybe you've been to rehab and have since relapsed. Or…