Government Data Reveals 295% Surge in De-Addiction Treatment Over Five Years

Swift Summary

• Data tabled in the Parliament reveals a 295% increase in people seeking de-addiction treatment at government-supported facilities over five years.
• In 2020-21, 2.08 lakh individuals sought treatment; this rose to over 8.23 lakh by 2024-25.
• The Union ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports 696 de-addiction centres, including new facilities like Integrated rehabilitation Centres, Outreach Centres, District De-Addiction Centres (DDACs), and Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs).
• ₹170.26 crore was allocated to NGOs and voluntary organisations running these centres in FY2024-25.
• Alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance according to the previous nationwide survey in 2017-18,followed by cannabis,opioids,sedatives,inhalants,cocaine,stimulants such as amphetamine-based drugs and hallucinogens.

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Indian Opinion Analysis
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