Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Warangal Opens Upgraded Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital
Warangal has opened an improved centre to help people overcome addiction.
It is located at MGM Hospital.
The centre can now care for 20 patients instead of 10.
Doctors will provide medical treatment, counselling and de-addiction services.
The facility has cameras and other safety measures.
Patients can also play carrom and chess during treatment.
Police said people with addiction need help and should not be seen only as criminals.
Families were asked to seek support quickly and not hide the problem.
They can call 87125 84473 or 87126 85299 for assistance.
Warangal Police Commissioner N. Shweta inaugurated a modernised Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital on Thursday.
The dedicated ward’s capacity has doubled from 10 to 20 beds.
The centre provides medical treatment, counselling and de-addiction services under experienced doctors.
CCTV, iron grills, security measures, and carrom and chess facilities were added.
Police urged families to seek timely help through the facility, hospital psychiatry staff or the listed assistance numbers.
- Who
- Warangal Police Commissioner N. Shweta, MGM Hospital officials and the Eagle Force were involved in the facility’s inauguration and upgrade.
- What
- An upgraded Addiction Treatment Facility was opened, with expanded capacity, safety improvements, medical care, counselling and rehabilitation services.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not specify the calendar date. The facility was established under GO-MS-4 dated February 10, 2026.
- Where
- MGM Hospital in Warangal.
- Why
- To help people, particularly young people, overcome addiction and return to healthy, responsible lives while police continue action against narcotics trafficking.
Enforcement Approach
Treatment and Rehabilitation Approach
Police response to addiction
Enforcement Approach
Warangal police are taking strict action against the illegal transportation, storage and sale of narcotics.
Treatment and Rehabilitation Approach
Commissioner Shweta said people affected by addiction should not be treated merely as criminals, but should receive medical care, counselling and support.
Family response
Enforcement Approach
Hiding suspected addiction can delay intervention and leave the problem unaddressed, according to the police appeal.
Treatment and Rehabilitation Approach
Families are encouraged to disclose the problem and seek timely professional help through the ATF centre, police stations or hospital psychiatry staff.
- Facility
- Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital, Warangal
- Bed capacity
- Increased from 10 to 20 beds
- Treatment
- Medical treatment, counselling and de-addiction services
- Substances mentioned
- Alcohol, tobacco, ganja and other narcotic substances
- Safety upgrades
- Iron grills, CCTV surveillance and a clean, secure environment
- Recreation
- Carrom and chess facilities
- Assistance numbers
- 87125 84473 and 87126 85299
- Programme
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
