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Warangal MGM Hospital Expands Addiction Treatment Centre for Youth
A hospital in Warangal has improved a centre that helps people overcome addiction.
The centre treats people addicted to alcohol, tobacco, ganja and other drugs.
Doctors will provide medical care and counselling.
Patients can also receive rehabilitation and de-addiction support.
The centre now has 20 beds instead of 10.
CCTV cameras and iron grills were added to help keep patients safe.
Carrom and chess are available while patients receive treatment.
Police and hospital officials asked families to seek professional help quickly.
MGM Hospital in Warangal has opened a modernised Addiction Treatment Facility for people dependent on alcohol, tobacco, ganja and other narcotics.
The centre was strengthened with Eagle Force support amid intensified police action against drug transportation, storage and sales.
The dedicated ward’s capacity has increased from 10 to 20 beds, with CCTV, iron grills, hygiene measures and recreational facilities.
Patients will receive medical treatment, counselling, de-addiction services and rehabilitation support under experienced doctors.
Families seeking help can approach the centre, the nearest police station or psychiatry staff, or call 87125 84473 or 87126 85299.
- Who
- MGM Hospital, Warangal police, Eagle Force and hospital and police officials are involved; the centre serves people affected by addiction.
- What
- A modernised Addiction Treatment Facility has been opened and expanded to provide treatment, counselling and rehabilitation.
- Where
- MGM Hospital in Warangal, Telangana.
- When
- The ATF centre was established under GO-Ms-4 on February 10; the articles do not specify the year or the upgrade date.
- Why
- To help people overcome addiction and support rehabilitation alongside efforts to curb illegal drug transportation, storage and sales.
Key facts
- Facility
- Addiction Treatment Facility at MGM Hospital, Warangal
- Substances addressed
- Alcohol, tobacco, ganja and other narcotic substances
- Bed capacity
- Expanded from 10 to 20 beds
- Patient safety
- Iron grills and CCTV surveillance were installed
- Services
- Medical treatment, counselling, de-addiction and rehabilitation
- Recreational facilities
- Carrom and chess
- Helplines
- 87125 84473 and 87126 85299
Quotes
Dr Ram Reddy
MGM Hospital superintendent
“Treating young people suffering from addiction is not only about preventing crime. They need timely medical care, counselling and support to return to a healthy and responsible life. Parents should not hide the problem when they notice signs of addiction in their children, but seek help immediately.”
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“Along with medical treatment, patients will receive counselling and de-addiction services. Increasing the capacity to 20 beds will enable us to provide treatment to more people. We have also created a safe and hygienic environment with recreational facilities such as carrom and chess.”
deccanchronicle.com
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