India, Sept. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Substance dependency can affect a person's emotional well-being, family relationships, employment and place within the community. Timely treatment, counselling and sustained rehabilitation support can help individuals overcome dependency and rebuild their lives with stability and confidence.

Demonstrating the impact of structured de-addiction and rehabilitation support, Raju (name changed), a 23-year-old beneficiary from Ahmedabad district in Gujarat, overcame substance dependency after receiving treatment and counselling at Naya Jeevan-IRCA, run by Gujarat Kelavani Trust.

Raju is now leading a drug-free life and gradually rebuilding stability in his personal and profession...