By Richa Dhodi
BANGALORE: What the drug addicts and alcoholics need most is counseling and help. Ironically, this is what they run away from most say city's rehabilitation center owners.
"The problem is, people run from aid," says Srikantha, secretary of Sphoorthi. Srikantha feels there's a need for greater awareness about rehabilitation programs.
"They are unapproachable," says Jayanath, a counselor at Caim Treatment and Recovery.
He feels it is the stigma of being identified as a drug addict that keeps people from coming out and seek help.
However, a recovering narcotic addict, Suresh (name changed), feels that addiction can never be treated, be it with medicine, doctors, prayers or anything.
Anil Nelchandani, trustee of Kripa Revival Centre tells that school children, as young as 16, are also falling into the trap of addiction in their pursuit to be "cool."
Girls too, Nelchandani said, are turning to drugs, as they find it "hep" and "a culture to follow." Miracle Foundation is one rehabilitation center that exclusively counsels women.
Mahesh Prasad, Director Sakti Deaddiction and Rehabilitation Center, said that people from all walks of life are falling prey to addiction.
Srikantha of Sphoorthi said that addicts should not isolate themselves from society rehabilitation and should approach the rehab centers for help.
Richa Dhodi
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media,
Bangalore 560 074.
Richa.Dhodi@gmail.com
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