For all those who struggle with substance use disorders, timely access to treatment, psychological support and rehabilitation plays an important role in rebuilding their lives.
Medical care, together with emotional support from family and the community, definitely helps such individuals regain stability and move towards a healthier future.
A Difficult Phase and the Need for Support
Mr. Rahul Kumar (name changed), a beneficiary from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, faced challenges linked to his psychological and emotional well-being. Although his relationships with family and the community generally stayed supportive, the family's financial situation remained weak. In this difficult period, access to proper medical care, counselling and rehabilitation support became essential for his recovery.
On 27 April 2026, the beneficiary was given assistance under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). This support covered in-patient treatment, medical care, psychological treatment and counselling within a structured rehabilitation environment.
The comprehensive care gave him the opportunity to work through his psychological and emotional challenges with professional help. Over the course of treatment, he said he felt better and benefited from counselling and ongoing care. The structured rehabilitation process helped him strengthen his emotional control and handle his behaviour and thoughts more effectively.
After the intervention, Mr. Rahul Kumar showed an improvement in his psychological and emotional stability. He is now better able to manage his behaviour and thoughts, and is in a steadier position to support his family.
Although specific details about changes in his income were not available, the gains in his emotional well-being and overall stability mark an important step towards rebuilding his life.
The assistance received under NAPDDR shows why combining medical treatment, psychological care and rehabilitation matters in helping individuals move towards recovery and reintegration into society.
The beneficiary's experience underlines the role of the NAPDDR scheme in making treatment, counselling and rehabilitation accessible to individuals affected by substance use disorders. By offering comprehensive care in a structured environment, the scheme supports recovery, strengthens emotional well-being and helps beneficiaries move towards a more stable and dignified life.