Addiction Statistics in India (2026): Alcohol, Drug Use and the Treatment Gap
Around 5.7 crore people are affected by harmful or dependent alcohol use, yet only about 1 in 38 people with alcohol dependence report getting…
Stages of Alcoholism and Delirium Tremens: 5 Stages, Warning Signs & Emergency Care (India Guide 2026)
Learn the 5 stages of alcoholism, delirium tremens symptoms, the 48 to 96 hour DT timeline, who is at risk and when to call 112. India guide with treatment options.
Psychiatrist vs Psychologist vs Counsellor: Who Should You See First? (India Guide 2026)
Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental illness and prescribes medicine. A clinical psychologist assesses your thoughts and behaviour and treats you with therapy, but cannot prescribe medicine. A counsellor gives short-term guidance for everyday stress, grief and relationship problems. If your symptoms are severe or last […]
Relapse in Addiction Recovery: 3 Stages, 15 Warning Signs & What to Do Next (India Guide 2026)
Relapse in addiction recovery is common and does not mean treatment has failed. Learn the 3 stages of relapse, 15 warning signs, common triggers in India and what to do in the first 24 hours after a slip.
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol: A Safe, Doctor-Guided Plan for India (2026)
How to stop drinking alcohol safely: who can quit at home, who needs medical detox, the medicines doctors use, an 8-step plan and help in Mumbai and Pune.
How to Quit Smoking in India: 7-Step Plan, Withdrawal Timeline & Medicines (2026 Guide)
Learn how to quit smoking with a 7-step plan, nicotine withdrawal timeline, NRT and medicine options, and free helplines in India. Updated 2026 guide.
Therapies in Rehab: 17 Evidence-Based Therapies for Addiction & Mental Health Recovery (2026 Guide)
Therapies in rehab include CBT, DBT, family, group, trauma and relapse prevention therapy. This guide explains 17 of them: how each works, who it helps, what the evidence says and how to choose the right mix in India.
World Mental Health Day 2026 (10 October): Theme, History, Facts, India Guide & Activity Ideas
World Mental Health Day 2026 is on 10 October. Know the WHO theme, history, key data for India, warning signs, 12 activity ideas and free helplines.
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: Timeline, Dangers & Safe Treatment in India
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can start within 6 hours of the last drink. See the hour-by-hour timeline, danger signs and safe detox options in India.
What Is Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)? Meaning, Components, Evidence & India Guide (2026)
Community based rehabilitation (CBR) explained: what it is, the WHO’s five components, how it works in mental health and addiction, what the research shows, and whether it is free in India.