The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted how district-level de-addiction centres can help people recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. The case of a 35-year-old man from Udaipur, Rajasthan, shows how treatment, counselling and job support together can lead to lasting change.
How the support worked
The beneficiary was identified by Aarogya Sewa Sansthan, a District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) in Udaipur, on 5 October 2023 through community outreach efforts. He came from a household living below the poverty line, with no formal education and dependent on daily wages. His family faced both financial strain and emotional distress.
The centre provided several layers of assistance:
- Medically supervised detoxification to manage withdrawal safely
- Group counselling sessions where beneficiaries shared experiences and supported each other
- Guidance on stable employment and government self-employment schemes
- Information about micro-financing options for starting livelihoods
Beyond the treatment phase, the centre helped him find permanent employment rather than leaving him to manage alone after recovery.
What this means for you
If you or someone in your family is struggling with addiction and facing poverty, district de-addiction centres in your area offer medical treatment combined with practical help towards earning a steady income. The approach recognises that recovery requires both medical care and real livelihood support. The programme also aims to restore dignity within families and communities rather than leaving people isolated after treatment ends. Such integrated support can help transform unstable situations into paths toward financial independence and family stability.