Indian Addiction and Recovery Blog

De-Addiction Camps

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December 7, 2011

If you are presently, or once were – addicted to drugs, then you understand the intense power of illicit drug use; you recognize the dangers of potential dependence on an external substance, and you can comprehend the difficulty of the "recovery road." Maybe you're on that road, or perhaps you're scared to embark down the intimidating path to recovery. Possibly…

Cocaine: An Indian Status Symbol

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November 29, 2011

Cocaine embodies a certain status symbol and has developed a reputation for those who use it in India. Cocaine users are known in India as the country's "Thin Upper Crust." With its exclusively high price tag and scarcity in India, those who can come to possess cocaine are often elevated quickly to an elite social status in some circles. Cocaine…

non-medical effects of drug abuse in India

Non-Medical Effects of Substance Abuse in India

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November 15, 2011

Father sits inside waiting for the effect of his ecstasy pills to kick in. He lost his job two months ago. Mother rolls bidis under a homemade cloth tent outside trying to make ends meet for the family. Their two children would rather occupy the streets of Punjab looking for relief from their difficult life than experiencing the hardships of…

Drug Abuse and De-Addiction in Punjab

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November 4, 2011

Is drug abuse becoming the sixth flowing river in the State of Five Rivers? What is happening to Punjab? Punjab represents a sacred portion of our country. The rich history of this ancient land has given its people a sense of native pride. Punjab is a blessed region of India that once stood witness to countless victories and triumphs. Preserved…

Bidis: The Indian Cigarette

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October 25, 2011

Photo by Petar Starčević from Pexels A woman bends over her wooden kitchen table. Her black hair is tied back, and her brown hands hold a tendu leaf filled with flakes of sun-dried tobacco. She casually lifts the sides of the small leaf, forcing the dark tobacco to slide into its centre. Carefully, but easily, the woman quickly rolls the leaf into a…

Illegal De-addiction Centres

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October 18, 2011

In a recent interview we conducted with Rahul Luther, the executive trustee and managing director of Hope Trust, we asked him what he believed the first step towards overcoming drug addiction in India was. His response demonstrated the need for government intervention in the area of de-addiction. He said, "Government regulation and guidelines to encourage more rehabs that meet basic…

De-Addiction Centres Interviews Hope Trust

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October 13, 2011

De-Addiction Centres recently conducted an interview with Mr. Rahul Luther, the Executive Trustee and Managing Director of Hope Trust. Hope Trust is a premier De-Addiction Centre, and is known around the world for its excellent work in the field of addiction and recovery. We are grateful to Mr. Luther for taking his time to share his and Hope Trust's passion…

Women and Drug Abuse in India – A Growing Challenge

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September 30, 2011

In the last thirty years, use of illegal drugs has exploded into a global epidemic. Permeating into nearly every cultural and social class, there isn't a nation in the world that doesn't struggle with drug abuse on some level. A related UN report concluded that perhaps the biggest concern surrounding substance abuse is the impression it makes on those most…

Drugs Abuse the Younger Generation

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September 22, 2011

Dad came home one night with a brown paper bag in his left hand. The bag had small black letters on it; I couldn't quite make out what it said. His face wore a conceited smile as he rushed to his bedroom. Before I could ask him how his day was the door shut behind him. I heard him dump…

Are Needle and Syringe Programmes Effective for Harm Reduction

Needle and Syringe Programmes – Harm Reduction or Harm Induction?

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September 13, 2011

As illegal drug use continues to pose pandemic-like threats to countries around the world, governments seem to be losing hope in their ultimate purpose for drug abusers: abstaining from illegal drugs. Complete Abstinence? Though total abstinence is a commendable and necessary goal, governments are beginning to view the ambition as impossible. As a result, harm reduction, a program recently employed…

De-Addiction Drives

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September 9, 2011

Drug abuse continues to impose a very real concern across India. With abusers living in nearly 70% of Indian homes, the seriousness of this problem has devastating potential. Importance of De-Addiction Drives [caption id="attachment_1966" align="alignleft" width="354"] A De-Addiction drive held by the Kripa Foundation[/caption] When you consider the growing Indian drug industry, and the disturbing causalities and effects of drug…

Chaitanya Mental Health Care Centre Facility

Neville Finds Help at Chaitanya Rehab

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September 6, 2011

Hi There Friends, I would like to thank Mr. Rony George and Mrs. Sushupti Rony director and program co-ordinator at chaitanya mhcc. For wat i am today, I was an addict as well as a p.d. It is because of them that I stand here today on my own with my head held high. Going through rough patches and a…

Asheesh – One Day at a Time

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June 2, 2011

This story can be found on Faith Foundation Society's website. To find out more about Faith, go to their website or check out their listing page. I was in my graduation when I started using alcohol for fun and curiosity. After some days my sense of fun would only be related to consuming alcohol. In my 3rd year I was…

Shri Yogendra Kumar - President of Sai Sahara

President of Centre Tells His Recovery Story

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May 26, 2011

[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignleft" width="140" caption="Shri Yogendra Kumar - President of Sai Sahara"][/caption] This story is about Shri Yogendra Kumar, President of Sai Sahara Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre. The story can be found on their website. To find out more about Sai Sahara, check out their website or go to their listing page. It wouldn't have been possible for me…

Texting Addiction?

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May 19, 2011

It seems there is a new article written almost weekly about technology addiction among the younger generation. The article below was just written in the India Times about SMS addiction. What do you think? Is this an addiction? Have you come in contact with people who are addicted to texting or other technology? Maybe you are even addicted yourself. What…