Substance Use Patterns In Patients Reporting To The State Drug Dependence Treatment Centre Of Haryana, During The Covid-19 Pandemic.

Dr. Vinay Kumar; Dr. Amandeep; Dr. Sidharth Arya; Dr Bhupendra Singh; Dr. Sunila Rathee; Dr. Rajiv Gupta

doi:10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.339

Authors

Dr. Vinay Kumar
Dr. Amandeep
Dr. Sidharth Arya
Dr Bhupendra Singh
Dr. Sunila Rathee
Dr. Rajiv Gupta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.339

Abstract

Substance use disorders (SUDs) pose a significant public health challenge in India, with treatment centers facing barriers to effective case registration and providing effective management. This retrospective study analyzed data from the State Drug Dependence and Treatment Centre (SDDTC), Rohtak, during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020–July 2020), to understand the substance use pattern and treatment seeking. Sociodemographic, clinical, and treatment-related data were examined using SPSS. Findings revealed key predictors of poor follow-up, including socio-economic and pandemic-related disruptions. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions and standardized follow-up protocols to improve treatment retention and outcomes in addiction services.

Author Biographies

Dr. Vinay Kumar

Associate Professor (Psychology) State Drug Dependence Treatment Center, Institute of Mental Health, Pt. BDS University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.

Dr. Amandeep

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Dr. Sidharth Arya

Associate Professor (Psychiatry) State Drug Dependence Treatment Center, Institute of Mental Health, Pt. BDS University of Health Sciences,Rohtak, Haryana

Dr Bhupendra Singh

Professor, Department of PSW, Institute of Mental Health, Pt. BDS University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana

Dr. Sunila Rathee

Associate Professor (Social Work) State Drug Dependence Treatment Center Institute of Mental Health, Pt. BDS University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.

Dr. Rajiv Gupta

Director cum CEO Institute of Mental Health, Pt. BDS University of Health Sciences,Rohtak, Haryana.

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