Sharp rise in admissions shows growing faith in treatment network: Dr Balbir Singh
Zee News1 newsroom
Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign has driven a sharp rise in admissions at government de-addiction and rehabilitation centres, with over 14,000 people admitted in 2026 so far, indicating greater access to and acceptance of institutional treatment.
A sharp rise in admissions to state rehabilitation facilities signals that the campaign is reaching people struggling with addiction and that they are accepting institutional treatment rather than avoiding it.
Most affected
People admitted to Punjab's de-addiction centres — Greater access to institutional treatment through the campaign
Likely next
Whether admission numbers continue to rise in coming months and whether the centres can maintain capacity to serve the increased caseload.