Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book - Summary
Download the Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book in PDF format here. This valuable e-book, titled “Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions,” was released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, to address substance abuse and behavioral addiction issues in our country. The launch event took place via video conference, with the presence of Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (HFW).
Understanding Substance Use Disorders
Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book
As substance use disorder grows into a significant public health issue, especially among the youth and teens, Sh. Ashwini K. Choubey highlighted that these problems are likely to increase as society adopts a modern lifestyle. He noted, “Such problems will become more rampant, with behavioural changes leading to a higher rate of suicides, which we witnessed during the COVID pandemic.” He praised the Drug Deaddiction Program (DDAP) under the Health Ministry and all involved parties for their efforts in rolling out these important initiatives across the country.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan emphasized the dangerous link between substance use and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular issues, cancer, road traffic injuries, and mental health disorders. He expressed his contentment that the standard treatment guidelines now include behavioural addictions like gambling, shopping, and cyber-relational problems, as well as addiction to online games and pornography.
The National Mental Health Survey conducted in 1996 revealed a treatment gap of 76-85% for substance use disorders, primarily linked to tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and opioid addictions. These Standard Treatment Guidelines have been developed by an Expert Group identified by the Tobacco Control and Drug Dependence and Treatment Programme (TC and DDAP). This expert team comprises psychiatrists focusing on prevention and treatment of substance use from esteemed institutions such as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, AIIMS in New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), and Safdarjung Hospital, along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr. RML Hospital.
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