"It's as if we're sitting on a time bomb that can explode at any time." Dr. JPS Bhatia, a local doctor who has run a Punjab rehab clinic for the last 15 years, said this regarding the drug menace in Punjab. [ref] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11925617[/ref] And as the impact of the 2012 elections continue to develop, the… Read more »
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You've walked around the casino for the last three hours feeding slot machines, playing roulette, feeling the thrill of winning and the agony of losing. But right now you feel lucky, a sort of feeling you couldn’t explain to someone, but makes perfect sense to you. A feeling where when going up against 1 and… Read more »
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Have you ever been stunned by the power of illicit drugs? Have you watched a drug destroy a friend or family member? Maybe you or someone you love is addicted right now. Cocaine is often the culprit of these intense addictions, and frequently elicits short and long term effects that can tear the fabric of… Read more »
Learn how to practically approach your addiction to cigarettes. This article presents nine helpful tips about breaking your smoking addiction.
Often to cope with life’s stress, people turn to over the counter drugs. This article breaks down the OTC Drug problem, market and regulation in India.
What is a De-Addiction Camp? Should I go to one? Can I start one? This article answers these questions by describing the basic concepts of a De-Addiction Camp.
The interesting status symbol surrounding cocaine is discussed in this article. Cocaine is more than just a drug, and its impact is becoming wide spread.
On top of the medical effects of substance abuse, drugs influence finances, families, job security and more. This article discusses the non-medical effects of substance abuse.
What is happening to Punjab? This article discusses substance abuse in Punjab, India, and breaks down the real issue behind the drug problem.
Learn about the Indian inspired cigarette: Bidis. This article talks about the bidis industry, smoking, and de-addiction.
This article discusses the startling number of illegal De-Addiction Centres across India. It breaks down what makes the centres illegal, and encourages legal centres.
This article is an interview De-Addiction Centres recently conducted with Mr. Rahul Luther, the Executive Trustee and Managing Director of Hope Trust.
Read about how the drug epidemic continues to painstakingly seep into our culture, and naturally trickles into the younger generation.
This article discusses female involvement with drugs. The impact of female drug abuse on the family and the culture both touched on in this comprehensive article.