J&K Police’s drug de-addiction rehab centre rekindles hope among youth

JAMMU, August 18:

The drug de-addiction centre (DDRC) of Jammu and Kashmir Police has rekindled hope among addicted youth, who have started striving to be a productive part of the civil society.

The DRDC currently has 25 IPD beds, 12 hour OPD treating 500 persons per month and provides them food and lodging facilities, said a senior police officer Anna Sinha.

Sinha, who is SP headquarters, said that till date 18000 persons have been treated successfully
” We hold debate competition between inmates, also held research internship for post graduate students of Psychology and Criminology. At least 10 selected students from Delhi University and Jammu University undertook the internship,” she said.

She informed that a skilling cum training centre for short term vocational training of staff, yoga cum meditation centre for spiritual and mental rehabilitation and an MoU with Mission Yuva and Skill India for provision of loans to those patients who have remained off drugs since 6 months or so are being initiated.

Other activities undertaken by the DRDC are;

1. Digitization record of 10500 patients admitted in DDRC time to time.
2. Delivered motivational lecture on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan by the councilors to Devangjans at Jammu as well as Government Middle School Kasim Nagar during Anti-drug campaign.
3. Doctors of DDRC also delivered lecture during Principals Conference 2026-27 on prevention of Drug Abuse.
4. Internship student of Psychology Department, University of Jammu Ayushi Jasrotia :- My visit to the De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre was insightful and educational. I learned about addiction, counselling, empathy, and rehabilitation. The experience improved my practical understanding of mental health and recovery.
5. Internship student of Psychology Department, University of Jammu Mansha Mahajan :- My experience at the De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre was truly insightful and enriching. The centre provided a safe, structured, and supportive environment that focused not only on overcoming substance dependence but also on the overall psychological and emotional well-being of the individuals. The staff were compassionate, approachable, and dedicated towards helping the patients through their recovery journey. As a psychology student, the experience gave me an opportunity to understand addiction beyond textbooks and observe the importance of counselling, empathy, motivation, family support, and relapse prevention in rehabilitation. Interacting with the patients and learning from the professionals was a valuable experience that enhanced my practical understanding of addiction and strengthened my perspective towards mental health and rehabilitation. Overall, the experience was meaningful, educational, and personally enriching.