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State-of-the-art drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre in HP

The state-of-the-art drug de-addiction cum rehabilitation center will be established with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Statesman News Service | Shimla | May 14, 2023 6:36 pm

State-of-the-art drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre in HP

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that a state-of-the-art drug de-addiction-cum-rehabilitation centre would be set up in the state. He said that the state government will prepare a drug de-addiction and rehabilitation policy for youth who have fallen victim to drug abuse.

The draft proposal of the policy was discussed at length during the meeting here on Saturday. He said that the young generation is suffering from isolation and their life has been limited to mobile phones, which has led them towards drug abuse, he added.

The state-of-the-art drug de-addiction cum rehabilitation center will be established with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

The Chief Minister said that this center will be established with an inclusive concept of development based on Gurukul method of teaching. The centre will be a great rescue for victims of drug abuse focusing on their mental and physical development which would prove helpful for another chance to be in mainstream society.

He said that this center will function with the aim of providing professional training to the inmates besides drug de-addiction. “It would boost their lost confidence and guide them to progress in life. They will be provided with apt treatment and overall monitoring. The emphasis will also be laid to connect them with family and society to enable these persons to resume their common life,” he said.