India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Timely counselling, medical assistance, rehabilitation and family support can play an important role in helping individuals overcome substance dependence, rebuild their confidence and return to productive livelihoods. Targeted intervention can also help beneficiaries restore family relationships, develop a disciplined lifestyle and move towards greater social and economic self-reliance.
At the age of 24, L. Delay (name changed), an OBC beneficiary from Thoubal, Manipur, was struggling with alcohol dependence that had gradually affected his education, family relationships and emotional well-being. He began consuming alcohol after completing Class 12, initially under peer pressu...