ADDICTION AND ITS TREATMENT
As the city awakens to the challenges of addiction, numerous families are typing best treatment for addiction in Kolkata into the search engine. The good news is that the awareness regarding need for proper treatment is increasing. The bad news is people still harbour many misconceptions regarding addiction and its treatment process. At the outset it is important to understand that addiction is not simply a bad habit but a recognised disorder that needs medical attention. Common addictions among the dwellers of Kolkata are tobacco, ganja, alcohol, sleeping pills, pain medications and heroin. In many cases the patient himself/herself realises the problem and seeks treatment. But in a majority of cases it is the family members who insist the patient take treatment. A general myth that most people harbour is that addiction can be overcome by taking over the counter magic pills that can be administered without the patient’s knowledge. Not only are they ineffective in the long run, it is ...