Addiction has destroyed lives of innumerable number of persons in the country. Every section of the society is captivated by this evil, rich or poor, youth or grown up elders and sometimes even children. The reasons are different depending upon one’s environmental and social conditions. Some try it to just for pleasure, some for getting out of depression, but later trapped in an entangled web, where it seems impossible to get out. Addiction has not only destroys the life of an addicted person but of his close relatives and loved ones. It can be dealt with utmost care and affection combined with therapy prescribed by doctors. The problem has been addressed by several NGOs in the country, some of them are:-

CHILD LINE INDIA FOUNDATION

The foundation is one of the most popular foundations engaged in protecting the rights of children is also actively participating in the cause of eradicating the drug abuse and alcoholism among the children.

CHILDLINE India Foundation 
Nana Chowk Muncipal School, 2nd Floor, 
Frere Bridge – Low Level, 
Nana Chowk, 
Near Grant Road Station, 
Mumbai 400007.

Phone: 022 2388 1098/ 2384 1098

AASRA FOUNDATION

Aasra foundation has been working to provide every help to addicted person ranging from rehabilitation and treatment to enable them to come in mainstream society. The foundation also provides vocational training to the individuals dealing with addiction.

29, Chandan Garden,

Behind Clover Highlands,

NIBM Undri Road, NIBM Kondwa,

Pune

Maharashtra – 411048

India

Phone – +91 9850126278

UNITED NATION OFFICE ON DRUG AND CRIME

UNODC has joined hands with Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan ( DJJS) to create awareness about drugs and alcohol in several states of India. It uses both modern approach as well as use of spirituality for dealing with the problem.

UNODC

P.O. Box 3059

New Delhi – 110 003

INDIA.

Telephone: +91-11-4222 5000, 2410 4970/71/72/73