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Getting Help


Often, the most important step in coming to grips with a drug or alcohol problem comes from simply recognizing that you’ve got one. If drugs or alcohol are causing problems for you or someone you care about, do what it takes to get the situation under control. You’ll like yourself better if you do.

If You Have a Problem
If you already have a problem with drugs or alcohol, admit the problem and get help. Talk honestly to your parents–or to a counselor, minister, coach, or favorite teacher. But talk to someone, and get started in getting your life back together. Things can be better––but the first move is up to you.

What should you do if you suspect drug abuse or addiction in yourself or others?
Both drug abuse and drug addiction can be successfully treated, but the treatment process is much easier and much more likely to be successful if it is started early. So don’t delay. You can and should intercede as soon as you suspect drug abuse. To start the process, you can get information leading to help for yourself or a loved one from your physician and via the Internet. Many resources appear in the listings below, including:

• National and state organizations specializing in drug abuse treatment.
• Treatment centers.
• Referral centers.
• Hot lines.

Moreover, most local communities have their own resources that are available to you. Some common sources that are often listed in the local telephone book are

• Hot lines.
• Local emergency health clinics or community treatment services.
• City/local health departments.
• Hospitals.
• Local support chapters or groups

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Resources
Accessing Treatment Services
Drug and alcohol interventions in the country are varied with basic inputs for counseling treatment and rehabilitation run by 440 centers spread over the country The National Institute of Social Defence has designated 8 Non Governmental Organizations working in the filed of Drug Abuse Prevention as Regional Resource Centres. These centers are spread across various regions of India. For Details contact below

ncdap.nisd.gov.in +91 11 26173257
http://www.unodc.org/india/index.html +91 11 24104971
Galaxy Club (RRTC, NE–1)
Contact Person: Dr. A. Jayanta Kumar
Mailing Address: Singjamei Mathak Chongtham Leikai,
Imphal West District, Manipur,
P.O. Imphal, Pin 795 001, India.
Telephone No: +91 385 2227574, 2445486 (+91) Fax No: +91 385 2445486/2222936
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The Calcutta Samaritans
Contact Person: Ms. Premila Pavamani
Mailing Address: 48 Ripon St., Calcutta 16, India.
Telephone No: +91 33 2229 5920/2229 9731
Fax No: +91 33 2217 8097
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Mizoram Social Defence And Rehabilitation Board
Contact Person: Dr. Lalnuwthara
Mailing Address: MSDRB, Aizawl, Mizoram
Telephone No: +91 389 349320/21 Fax No: 389 340923
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Muktangan Mitra
Contact Person: Ms. Mukta Puntambekar
Muktangan Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts,
Mohanwadi, off Pune Alandi Road, Yerawada,
Pune 411 006, Maharashtra India.
Home: +91 20 2669 7605/3271 and 6401 4598
Fax: +91 20) 2565 9407
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Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM)
Contact Person: Dr. Rajesh Kumar
B–4/3054, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi 110 070, India.
Phone: +91 11689 3872
Fax: +91 11689 6229
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TTK (T T RANGANATHAN CLINICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION)
Contact Person: Ms. Shanthi Ranganathan
Mailing Address: 17, IV Main Rd., Indira Nagar, Chennai 20
Telephone No: +91 44 4912948/8461
Fax No: +91 22 4456078
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VES (Vivekananda Education Society)
Contact Person: Mr. C.G.Chandra
Mailing Address: 13/3, Kalicharan Dutta Road, Calcutta 61
Telephone No: +91 33 4680365/1550
Fax No: +91 33 4680364
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Contact Person: Joyce Anagami
Kripa Counselling De–addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre
Below Catholic Publications Centre, ‘D’ Block, Kohima 797 001 Nagaland.
Telephone No: +91 370 2290227/2290228
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Kripa also offers a 24 hour HIV–AIDS help line service as an anonymous means of gaining information and guidance on HIV–AIDS issues. The help line telephone number is: 26429158 (Mr.G.S.Shreenivas, Counsellor)

Another valuable self help group is the Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous group.

Alcoholics Anonymous:
Address: General Service Office of India,
P.O. Box No. 16958,
Byculla, Mumbai 400 027, India.
+91 22 2307 5134
Helpline: +91 22 2301 6767
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They have a clickable map of India where one can find meetings in the city of their choice. The url is: http://www.aagsoindia.org/location.htm

Narcotics Anonymous:
They have a clickable map of India where one can find meetings in the city of their choice. The url is: http://www.nadelhi.org/na_meetings.html
Area Name: Delhi Area Service Address: P.O. Box 49, New Delhi 110001 Area Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Unfortunately they do not have a telephone number and the best thing is to visit the website, find a meeting and establish contact.

United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime has launched a website which will be a valuable source of information. The website address is: www.wesouthasians.org

NGO’s Database (Click here to see the database)