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 essential e-book, titled “Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions,” was launched by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. It aims to tackle the pressing issues of substance abuse and behavioral addictions in our nation. The launch event took place through a video conference, attended by Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State (HFW).
Understanding Substance Use Disorders
Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Book
As substance use disorders become a serious public health problem, especially among the youth and teenagers, Sh. Ashwini K. Choubey pointed out that these issues are likely to rise as society embraces a modern lifestyle. He warned, “Such problems will become more rampant, with behavioural changes leading to a higher rate of suicides, which we witnessed during the COVID pandemic.” He commended the Drug Deaddiction Program (DDAP) under the Health Ministry and everyone involved for their continuous efforts in implementing these crucial initiatives nationwide.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlighted the harmful connection between substance use and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, road traffic injuries, and mental health disorders. He expressed satisfaction that the standard treatment guidelines now encompass behavioral addictions like gambling, shopping, and cyber-relational issues, along with addictions to online gaming and pornography.
The National Mental Health Survey conducted in 1996 revealed a staggering treatment gap of 76-85% for substance use disorders, mainly linked to tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and opioid addictions. These Standard Treatment Guidelines have been meticulously crafted by an Expert Group selected by the Tobacco Control and Drug Dependence and Treatment Programme (TC and DDAP). This expert team consists of psychiatrists specializing in the prevention and treatment of substance use, coming from renowned 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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