Punjab govt de-addiction centre admissions rise 164% in a year
<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-govt-de-addiction-centre-admissions-rise-164-in-a-year/articleshow/133888086.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133888086.cms" /></a>In 2025, admissions to Punjab's de-addiction centers soared by over 164 percent, reflecting a renewed commitment to tackling substance abuse. Notably, government rehabilitation centers experienced an astonishing 224 percent surge in admissions. The outpatient opioid-assisted treatment program also welcomed a significant rise in new patients, while over 11,000 individuals benefited from immunity under the NDPS Act for their treatments, showcasing growing trust in the province's anti-drug initiatives.