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Warangal Police Opens Upgraded Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital
Warangal has opened an improved centre to help people overcome drug addiction.
The centre is inside MGM Hospital.
It now has space for 20 patients instead of 10.
Doctors will provide treatment and counselling.
The centre also has cameras and safety measures.
Games such as carrom and chess are available for patients.
The police said addicted people should receive help, not only be treated as criminals.
Families were asked to seek support quickly instead of hiding the problem.
Warangal Police Commissioner N. Shwetha inaugurated a modernised Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital on Thursday.
The facility’s dedicated ward now has 20 beds, up from 10, along with CCTV and other safety measures.
Patients will receive medical treatment, counselling and de-addiction services under experienced doctors.
The centre added carrom and chess facilities to support patients’ mental well-being.
The commissioner urged families to seek timely help and provided assistance numbers 87125 84473 and 87126 85299.
- Who
- Warangal Police Commissioner N. Shwetha, MGM Hospital authorities, Eagle Force representatives and other police and hospital officials.
- What
- A modernised Addiction Treatment Facility was inaugurated at MGM Hospital, with expanded beds, security measures, recreational facilities, treatment and counselling.
- Where
- MGM Hospital in Warangal.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not specify the calendar date. The facility follows GO MS No. 4 dated February 10, 2026.
- Why
- To rehabilitate young people addicted to intoxicants, support their families and help patients return to healthy, normal lives.
Enforcement Focus
Treatment and Rehabilitation Focus
Responding to Addiction
Enforcement Focus
The police said they are taking strict action against the illegal transportation, storage and sale of narcotics.
Treatment and Rehabilitation Focus
The commissioner said people with addiction should not be treated merely as criminals and should receive treatment and counselling.
Family Response
Enforcement Focus
Families may be reluctant to disclose addiction problems, allowing them to remain hidden.
Treatment and Rehabilitation Focus
Families were urged not to hide suspected addiction and to seek timely professional help and support.
Key facts
- Facility
- Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital
- Bed capacity
- Increased from 10 to 20 beds
- Services
- Medical treatment, counselling and de-addiction services
- Safety upgrades
- Iron grills, CCTV surveillance and a clean, secure environment
- Recreational facilities
- Carrom and chess boards
- Programme
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
- Assistance numbers
- 87125 84473 and 87126 85299
- Government order
- GO MS No. 4 dated February 10, 2026
Quotes
N. Shweta
Warangal Police Commissioner who inaugurated the upgraded treatment facility
“Leave addiction, choose life. Do not hide your problem—seek help. Timely treatment can change a life.”
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