KATHUA, MAY 09: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) Centre at Government Medical College Kathua. He reviewed its functioning and assessed the treatment and rehabilitation services being provided to individuals battling substance abuse.
The ATF Centre, being run in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, plays a significant role in supporting the district administration’s efforts under the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan’ aimed at curbing drug abuse and promoting a healthy, addiction-free society.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the facility and reviewed the infrastructure, patient care arrangements, counselling services and rehabilitation support available at the centre. He was informed by Dy CMO Neeraj Nagpal that the facility has recently been upgraded from a 10-bedded centre to a 22-bedded centre with round-the-clock availability of specialist doctors and support staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts of the medical team in strengthening the treatment and recovery support system. He emphasized the need for a compassionate and patient-centric approach in helping individuals overcome addiction and reintegrate into society with dignity.
The Deputy Commissioner also interacted with two patients undergoing treatment at the facility. He encouraged them to remain strong and determined in their recovery journey, motivating them to leave behind the path of substance abuse and embrace a healthier and more fulfilling life. He assured them of full support from the administration and urged them to become ambassadors of awareness for others facing similar challenges. Additional Deputy Commissioner Vishavjeet Singh were also present during the visit.
