[Dr Stalin emphasised the urgent need for government intervention to combat the persistent problem of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur’s hills, recognizing the severe threat it poses to the state’s youth. ]
While talking about his drug rehabilitation centre, Dr Dr Stalin said that in last 20 years, 11000 patients have been treated at the centre. The success rate is 41%. However in some cases the patients after recovery goes back to drugs again.
Reporter- Dr Dr Stalin, do you keep track of patients after they leave your rehabilitation centre to see if they are living normal lives or have relapsed?
Dr Stalin: Yes, we do. We have a routine follow-up system in place. We either visit their homes or they come to us. We also have telephone conversations with them. Of the 11,000 patients we have treated in the past 20 years, we have been conducting evaluations for the past 2 years. For these 11,000 people, the recovery rate is 41%. That means 41% of them are doing well, but there is a chance of relapse for the others. We call them for counseling sessions along with their families and encourage them to return to the rehabilitation centre for further support.
[In the conversation, Dr Stalin, a drug rehabilitation expert, discussed about the drug issues in Manipur and the challenges of rehabilitation. He also talked about the importance of follow-up care for recovering addicts.]
Now, Dr Stalin explains the varying admission durations at his rehab centre: two months for new clients, one month for second-time clients, and 3-4 months for those abandoned by their families.
Reporter: What’s the minimum duration of admission at your rehabilitation centre?
Dr Stalin: It depends. For first-time patients, it is two months. For patients who have been to the centre before, it is one month. However, patients who are neglected by their families can stay for 3-4 months.
[ Dr Stalin emphasized the importance of tailoring the length of stay to the individual patient’s needs. He stressed that some patients may need more time to recover than others. ]
Now, Dr Stalin reveals how he treats the drug addicts and efforts he make to reduce withdrawal symptoms among them.
Reporter: What is the method of treating drug addicts?
Dr Stalin: We use a detoxification program. We give them prescribed drugs to help them withdraw from the drugs they are addicted to.
[ Dr Stalin emphasized the importance of detoxification in the treatment of drug addiction. He said that it is the first step in the recovery process and that it helps in reducing the withdrawal symptoms.]
