Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Himachal Pradesh Announces Changes in Drug Treatment
The Health Minister in Himachal Pradesh announced that people getting treatment for drug addiction at IGMC will not be kept in the same place as those with mental illnesses.
The government is also planning a separate center for women struggling with drug addiction.
A new web series called "The White Truth" is coming out to show how dangerous drugs are.
The government is working hard to stop the sale of drugs.
One person, who used to take drugs, shared how their family helped them get better, which helped them overcome their addiction.
Drug addicts at IGMC will not be housed with mentally ill patients, according to Minister Dhani Ram Shandil.
The government is considering a separate de-addiction center for women.
A new web series, "The White Truth," aims to raise awareness about drug abuse.
The government is implementing strict rules to curb the drug trade.
A former addict shared his experience of overcoming addiction with family support.
- Who
- Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil, former drug addict Pankaj, and the general public.
- What
- Changes in drug treatment and awareness efforts.
- When
- August 12th
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve drug treatment and raise awareness about drug abuse.
- Event
- Announcement of drug treatment changes and web series launch
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla
- Key Figures
- Dhani Ram Shandil (Health Minister), Pankaj (Former Addict)
- Web Series
- "The White Truth"
- Focus
- Drug addiction and treatment