Drug Addiction Should Be Viewed as a Treatable Illness, Not a Crime: Expert
Drug addiction is neither a crime nor merely a lack of willpower; rather, it is a treatable chronic illness that has profound impacts on an individual’s mental health and family life. Drug addiction has a close relationship with various mental health disorders, a condition medically known as “dual diagnosis.” Alongside professional treatment, family awareness, emotional support, and a positive family environment are crucial to ensuring the sustainable recovery of individuals struggling with addiction.
The remarks were made by psychiatrist Dr. Rahanul Islam, Central Drug Addiction Treatment Center (Dhaka), as the keynote speaker at a special “Family Education Meeting” organized for the family members of clients undergoing treatment at the Dhaka Ahsania Mission Women’s Drug Addiction Trea...