Vizag police help recovered addicts rebuild lives
The Visakhapatnam City Police have launched a rehabilitation initiative that provides employment and livelihood support to 24 recovered drug and alcohol addicts. The program aims to ensure financial independence for beneficiaries to prevent relapse while the state continues its crackdown on narcotics.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights a shift toward holistic law enforcement, combining punitive measures against drug trafficking with social support for recovery.
In a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation initiative launched by the Visakhapatnam City Police, 24 persons who recovered from drug and alcohol addiction were provided employment and livelihood opportunities, marking a significant step towards building a ‘Drug-Free Visakhapatnam’.
The report focuses on a specific government-led social program and provides factual details about the beneficiaries and enforcement statistics.
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