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NGO helps them to give up drinks and drugs
P.S.Suresh Kumar
Nagercoil: Non-governmental organisation Athencottasan Muthamizh Kazhagam, which was running de-addiction centres at Nadvoorkarai and Nagercoil, has helped tsunami-affected fishermen community to resume normal life.
In this connection, the organisation based at Nadvoorkarai, near Mondaicadu, conducted a survey on the behaviour of tsunami-affected fishermen in the coastal areas of the district.
Speaking to The Hindu, its director Arul Kansan said that the objective of the treatment was to achieve the twin goals of total abstinence from alcohol and other drugs for life and effecting positive changes towards enhancing the quality of life.
The residential programme included multi-disciplinary therapeutic programme conducted by a psychiatrist, physicians, psychologists, social workers, counsellors and nursing staff.
The duration was 30 days. The affected fishermen were admitted to the detoxification unit where the treatment was given.
Withdrawal symptoms due to sudden stoppage of drug usage and health problems associated with addiction were dealt with.
When the physical condition of the patient stabilised, he was transferred to the psychological therapy programme which contained individual care, thought for the day through a story (sharing and reflection), re-educative lecture sessions (information and practical guidelines), group activities (to reinforce the educational components), group therapy (open sharing and mutual understanding and support), individual counselling (to deal with personal issues and develop treatment plan) and relaxation therapy.
Follow-up measures were an important part of the treatment and they would be maintained for five years. Patients were encouraged to meet the doctor and their counsellors regularly for advice.
Patients and family members were encouraged to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon meetings.
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