Indian Addiction and Recovery Blog

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…

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…

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…

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…

This is a continuation of our blog series: "The Cycle of Addiction." Read the previous post, which discusses the third stage: The Instrumental Stage: A Familiar Routine In order to survive on planet earth, there are certain things you absolutely must do. Eat. Sleep. Move. Breath. Your body must keep pumping blood. Your lungs have to keep contracting. Your brain…

I took a number of chemistry courses in college. Class often consisted of experiments and demonstrations to visually explain what we were learning. These experiments were well calculated, and almost always, we knew what would happen. When people first experiment with drugs, the process is similar. Usually, the individual careful measures how much he takes to avoid an overdose, and…

The Cabin, Thailand's premiere drug and alcohol rehab centre, will be hosting free addiction and recovery training seminars in the month of May. Join the Cabin as addiction experts deliver informative and cutting edge talks on the latest and most effective methods in addiction treatment. Delhi: May 13th Shangri-La's – Eros Hotel, New Delhi 9am to 1pm Mumbai: May 15th…