Chandigarh, Aug. 3 -- Taking its ongoing campaign against drugs forward, the Punjab government is all set to introduce the Community Bridge Model, a structured 90-day community-based rehabilitation programme focused on long-term recovery of drug addicts.

Launched in March last year, the anti-drug drive "Yudh Nashian Virudh" is built around a three-pronged Enforcement, De-addiction and Prevention (EDP) strategy to completely root out the menace of drugs from Punjab.

Individuals recovering from substance abuse, who complete detoxification at de-addiction centres are often referred to rehabilitation centres. While some continue treatment, many choose to go back to their communities, where continuity of care is difficult or non-existent.

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