Methadone Emerges as New Weapon Against Drug Addiction in Punjab

Punjab has introduced an internationally accepted drug de-addiction treatment known as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) for people with severe opioid dependence. The introduction of methadone marks a significant step in the state’s treatment-focused approach to tackling drug addiction. Conventional treatment has largely relied on Buprenorphine-based Opioid Substitution Therapy through the state’s more than 500 OOAT … Read more

Mann Govt Brings Over 90,000 Drug Abuse Victims into De-addiction

As encouraging results of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” begin to emerge, authorities emphasise that lasting success will depend not only on enforcement against drug traffickers and peddlers but also on prevention, early detection, treatment and timely intervention at the family and community levels. Launched on March 1, 2025, the Yudh … Read more

Jul 31, 2026 06:06 AM IST
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