Talk Clearly
Choose a calm time. Speak about health, safety, money, and family impact without insults or threats.
नशा मुक्ति जागरूकता
Addiction and Substance Use Awareness
Addiction can affect the brain, behavior, family, finances, work, and health. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, prescription medicines, and other substances can gradually become difficult to control.
हिंदी में संक्षेप: शराब, तंबाकू, दवा या नशीले पदार्थों की लत स्वास्थ्य समस्या बन सकती है। शर्मिंदा करने के बजाय समय पर योग्य विशेषज्ञ की मदद लें।
Addiction Is a Health Concern
Addiction should not be treated only as a moral failure. It may need medical treatment, counselling, family support, relapse prevention, and long-term follow-up. Families can help by responding firmly but respectfully and by encouraging timely care.
नशा सिर्फ आदत नहीं, कई बार एक गंभीर स्वास्थ्य समस्या बन जाता है. समय पर सहायता लेने से परिवार और जीवन दोनों को बचाया जा सकता है.
Warning Signs
These warning signs do not diagnose addiction, but several signs together should not be ignored.
- Unable to stop despite trying
- Spending too much money on substance use
- Hiding use from family
- Anger when questioned
- Neglecting work, study, or family
- Withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, anxiety, sweating, or sleep problems
- Repeated promises to stop followed by relapse
- Health problems due to alcohol, tobacco, drug, or medicine use
- Risky behavior after intoxication
- Family conflict related to substance use
How Families Can Respond
Family support is important, but support does not mean ignoring harmful behavior.
Take Relapse Seriously
Relapse can happen. It should lead to review and support, not hopelessness or shame.
Seek Care Early
Withdrawal, severe craving, aggression, or repeated relapse are reasons to seek professional help.
For Professional Consultation
If there is overdose, severe withdrawal, violence, severe confusion, self-harm risk, or medical danger, call India's emergency number 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
This page is for de-addiction awareness only. It is not a treatment plan or diagnosis. Do not start, stop, or change medicines without qualified medical advice.
For professional de-addiction consultation in Hajipur, visit the official clinic website.
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How this guide is prepared
Prepared by the Dr H N Roy Mental Health Awareness Initiative editorial team using plain-language public-health guidance and the sources shown on this website. Last editorial review: 10 August 2026.
Medical-review status: General educational content; no individual clinical reviewer is named. Do not use this page as diagnosis or personalised medical advice.
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