The drug addiction has become one of the most serious problems in the contemporary world. All the societies are trying hard to resolve it but they have very little success as yet. Drug addicts are neglected section of the society that needs special attention. If these people are not taken care of, they may not only harm themselves but cause damage to the socio-cultural norms of society. Social Welfare Department has established Drug Rehabilitation Center for the rehabilitation of addicts.
This is a single model institution established in Multan for the rehabilitation of drug addicts. The basic objective of this institution is to establish a model drug rehabilitation center where addicts may be provided with medical treatment along with the technical training so that they may become an active member of the society. Institution consists of four blocks; treatment block, psycho social block, admin block and vocational skill training block. The center has residential facility to accommodate 50 male addicts at a time.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals addicted to the use of opium, heroine, poppy or any other psycho stimulant drugs having no other associated medical illness and mental health issues are eligible for the admission.
Admission Procedure
Following addicts can get admission in the center:
- Any addict (Male) or his family member may request for admission in the center
- Referred by Anti-Narcotics Force, NGOs, philanthropists, hospital and field formation of Social Welfare Department across Punjab
- Admission is made on prescribed form along with two photocopies of CNIC, two passport size photographs and test reports against HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B & C,LFT’S,RBS. administered through a government hospital or any other suggested/ assigned laboratory
Facilities
Following free of cost facilities are given to the addicts:
- Free admission
- Free medicine
- Free boarding and lodging
- Free recreational activities
- Free counseling, guidance and rehabilitation
- Free treatment
- Vocational Guidance and Training (Electrician, Tailoring)
- Job Placement
- Follow Up
