October 25, 2011
Learn about the Indian inspired cigarette: Bidis. This article talks about the bidis industry, smoking, and de-addiction.
Indian Addiction and Recovery Blog
October 18, 2011
This article discusses the startling number of illegal De-Addiction Centres across India. It breaks down what makes the centres illegal, and encourages legal centres.
October 13, 2011
This article is an interview De-Addiction Centres recently conducted with Mr. Rahul Luther, the Executive Trustee and Managing Director of Hope Trust.
October 8, 2011
Read about how the drug epidemic continues to painstakingly seep into our culture, and naturally trickles into the younger generation.
September 30, 2011
This article discusses female involvement with drugs. The impact of female drug abuse on the family and the culture both touched on in this comprehensive article.
September 22, 2011
This article deals with youngsters and substance abuse – discussing its effect on the family and on our culture.
September 13, 2011
Harm reduction is a common subject of debate in India. This article breaks down the main ideas of harm reduction, and discusses its pros and cons.
September 9, 2011
De-Addiction Drives are important for rehab centres. This article gives practical advice for having your own drive, and answers common questions related to drives.
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
May 26, 2011
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 to come into the treatment without the… Read more »
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… Read more »
May 18, 2011
It was the year 2000. Meena had a relapse. This time, her addiction was frightfully intense. She believed that nothing could break this vicious cycle of addiction but the substances themselves.
May 11, 2011
I abstained from alcohol for a few days, but on the next new year party drank to my heart's content. At this instant, I felt that I cannot quit drinking and I had to die with it.
May 4, 2011
This is an eyeopening article originally from Times of India. Purba Dutt considers why “celebs in the West don’t mind facing their inner demons on the psychiatrist’s couch, but most Indians remain wary.” Actor Catherine Zeta Jones went for some rehab shopping last week, checked herself into a facility, and after about two weeks’ treatment… Read more »
