India, July 25 -- The Punjab Government has highlighted the role of women in supporting addiction recovery under its ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, saying mothers, wives and sisters are emerging as key contributors in encouraging treatment and rehabilitation of people struggling with substance abuse.

The emphasis comes after an awareness programme organised in Moga, where recovering patients, family members and health professionals shared experiences on the role of families in helping individuals overcome addiction. Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the campaign has evolved into a people's movement by placing families, particularly women, at the centre of the state's anti-drug strategy.

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