Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Our Akal De-addiction Centre situated at Cheema Sahib, Sangrur is licensed for 30 beds and ensures requisite staff as per requirement of the licensing authority. It also has a fully organized out patient department (OPD). The treatment costs are kept as low as possible. Poor (BPL) and needy cases are given fee concessions. Relapse cases are also given fee concession so as to encourage such patients to re-seek treatment.
All types of basic amenities are available in the centre premises. The in-patients are provided with fresh and nutritious food, fruits and tea etc. Round the clock nursing facility is there to take care of the patients.
Since the 1990s alcohol consumption and drug misuse levels has increased enormously in the state of Punjab. This has been accompanied by a disturbing increase in drug and alcohol related problems, including those involving young people.
A preliminary study by the Punjab Health Department showed that more than 40 percent of those aged 15-25 were addicts. A survey by the Institute for Development and Communication (IDC) found over 60 percent of households are affected by alcohol abuse (IDC 2003). Over two third of the victims were regular alcohol users and 26 percent illicit drug users. 18 percent reported that alcohol and drug abuse was an important cause of suicide by farmers.
Patients come with issues of substance misuse, legal problems, relational conflicts, homelessness, unemployment, and most importantly, a need for spiritual awakening and restoration.
The stupendous 80% success rate is believed to be the result of spiritual atmosphere prevailing here. The treatment is done through yoga sessions and daily meditation. Emphasis is laid to turn their maximum attention towards spirituality. Medicines are used to a very lesser extent.
Regular follow-ups of the discharged cases by the doctors and volunteers of The Kalgidhar Society in their home town is another reason for this success rate. It has been observed in the follow-up visits that the discharged patients transform into totally newer personalities after their 6 weeks’ stay at the center.
They remain regular in reciting on the Divine Name and inspire other addicts to denounce drug-addiction and alcoholism.
Kalgidhar Society aims to build superior human Character and high moral values as a way to establish permanent world peace.
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cutting through complexityWhat I heard, it is much more than that. This is a place worth visiting and taking a part in this movement. Students of villages are being given Free Education and all other facilities. The Rural School results are highly impressive. Government of India, Indian State Governments & Punjab Chief Minister should adopt this as a Model. Foreign students are happy. Baba Iqbal Singh is a blessed soul. May Satguru give all success to The Kalgidhar Trust!