India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Through the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provides support to individuals affected by substance use through treatment, counselling, rehabilitation and social reintegration services.
Access to de-addiction treatment, rehabilitation and sustained psychological support can play an important role in helping individuals overcome substance dependence and rebuild their lives.
Amit Kumar (name changed), aged 47, belongs to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community and resides in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. He was engaged in self-employment but faced significant personal, social and economic challenge...