Chandigarh (Dr. Abhinav Kalra) A meet of healthcare workers was organised at Desh Bhagat Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre .The aim of the meet was to spread awareness about the drug de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities available at Desh Bhagat hospital, through the healthcare workers in the nearby villages so that the needy can benefit from the services offered.
The healthcare workers were made aware about the services provided at the centre by Dr. Harender Singh , Psychiatrist , Desh Bhagat Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre.
Latest facilities are available in OPD & IPD , the staff is well qualified as per norms offering services like assessment of drug/ alcohol abuse, detoxification, individual counselling, pharmacotherapy , group therapy and treatment for associated medical and psychiatric illness etc.
In view of the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 masks were distributed to the healthcare workers for their safety and also as a token of appreciation for their dedication towards work during these challenging times.
Chancellor , Dr. Zora Singh and Pro Chancellor, Dr. Tejinder Kaur , said drug and substance abuse is a serious problem adversely affecting the social fabric of the country . Addiction to drugs not only affects the individual’s health but also disrupts the whole society .