PGI organise Drug Deaddiction and Awareness Camp at Kurali

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 30^th October: --- Drug Deaddiction and Treatment Center, Department of Psychiatry, PGI, in collaboration with the NGO IBADAT today organized a drug deaddiction and awareness camp in Kurali. The team from the Drug Deaddiction Centre comprised of two Social Workers, one Senior Resident, two Junior Residents, one nursing staff and two MSc nursing students.During the camp almost 20 cases were seen. Patients were using alcohol, opioid and tobacco in almost equal frequencies. Members from Alcoholic Anonymous were also present for sensitizing the patient and family members towards problems of substance use. Cases were counselled and drugs for seven days were prescribed and dispensed free of cost. They were advised to visit again either to Drug Deaddiction and Treatment Centre at PGIMER (Monday to Saturday) or Kharar Civil Hospital (Saturday), whichever is near to their place.  Families of patients attending camp were of the view that more such camps required in the village in future.  Centre lauded their efforts and was ready for any such future collaborative endeavors.