Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders SUD 2025 - Summary
Download the Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book in PDF format to get the most complete and updated information on managing substance use and behavioural addictions in 2025. This important e-book, titled Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions, was officially launched by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. The launch happened through a video conference attended by Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (HFW), marking a meaningful step in tackling the rising challenges of addiction in India.
Main Highlights of the Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders remain a big public health issue across the country, especially affecting youth and teenagers. Sh. Ashwini K. Choubey pointed out how the move towards a modern lifestyle might increase these problems, which can lead to behavioural changes and higher suicide rates, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. He appreciated the Drug Deaddiction Program (DDAP) under the Ministry of Health for its steady and determined efforts in running important addiction treatment programs nationwide.
A Comprehensive Approach for Effective Management
Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlighted the close connection between substance use and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, road traffic injuries, and mental health disorders. He said he was pleased that these Standard Treatment Guidelines now include behavioural addictions like gambling, shopping, cyber-relational issues, online gaming, and pornography. This addition shows how addiction is changing and why its important to cover all kinds in treatment plans.
The National Mental Health Survey done in 1996 showed a treatment gap of 76-85% for substance use disorders, mainly involving tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use. These updated Standard Treatment Guidelines were carefully made by an Expert Group chosen by the Tobacco Control and Drug Dependence and Treatment Programme (TC and DDAP). The group includes leading psychiatrists who specialize in preventing and treating substance use from well-known institutions like the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), Safdarjung Hospital, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS), and Dr. RML Hospital.
If you are a healthcare professional, policymaker, or someone interested in current best methods, you can download the Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book PDF below. Getting this document will give you useful guidance on effective treatment methods that match the latest research and national rules in 2025.
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