UTSHOB Drug Addiction Treatment Center

Utshob Drug Addiction Treatment Center, established in 2006 is a pioneer in drug abuse treatment field. It all started from the urge to bring back a drug addict to normal life. The founders of the Drug Addiction Treatment Center started the organization in a tiny place at Kutubkhali, Jatrabari with only six(6) patients. After a decade of serving suffering people in the community Utshob Drug Addiction Treatment Center moved to their own establishment at Sheikhdi.
DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT

Our treatment process for drug addiction treatment consists of several phases. The treatment duration is tailored into four (4) months due to social or professional purposes. As our treatment plan is customized for individuals we also suggest a longer period of after care through in-patient and out-patient services. Various surveys run at different drug addiction treatment center in Dhaka also suggests that the longer the treatment time is, the greater the chance of staying clean is.

DRUG ADDICTION TRENDS IN BANGLADESH

Drug addiction is now rampant everywhere in Bangladesh; in the residences, streets, in the place of work, recreational areas and even in educational institutions both in pastoral and metropolitan areas. Almost all portions of society are relentlessly affected by this epidemic. The big worry lies in the future generation, because about 85 percent of the drug addicts are adolescents and young men from 15 to 30 years of age.

Addiction of yaba is the scariest threat in terms of drug addiction in Bangladesh. Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) of Bangladesh Government statistics showed that there are six and a half million drug addicts in Bangladesh, most of them are mixed up with yaba. Currently, this is the most trending drug. The survey on enlisted drug addiction treatment centers in Dhaka, both drug rehabs and detoxification clinics shows more than 84 percent of the patients are admitted for Yaba Addiction.

Yaba addiction is a somber disorder that is extremely difficult to deal with. Utshob Drug Addiction Treatment Center is a leading drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation center for men and young adolescent suffering from drug addiction like Yaba addiction as well as other substance use disorders(SUD) such as Phensedyl addiction, Heroin addiction and Marijuana addiction as well as other co-occurring disorders.

YABA Epidemic Scenario & Effects on Drug Users

Recent survey on drug addiction in Bangladesh pictures that, more than 80 percent of the drug addicts in Bangladesh are involved in yaba addiction as it is extremely addictive. Currently, yaba is the most popular drug of choice among the drug addicts in Bangladesh due to its availability and low price.  The same picture is seen at different drug addiction treatment center in Dhaka also. Addiction professionals named this crucial phase as Yaba Epidemics. Even the Government of Bangladesh has declared a war against Drug Dealers mainly targeting yaba kingpins around the country. The stats on seized yaba have been increased tremendously as per government reports also. Law enforcement agencies of Bangladesh seized 89,707,202(8.97 crore) pieces from 2015 to 2017(3 Years) compared to 2010 to 2014’s (previous five years) time period 13,458,691 (1.3 crore) pieces.

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Awareness of Drug Addiction in Urban Dhaka

Drug addiction has become a major problem in Bangladesh especially in Dhaka, affecting people from all walks of life. The awareness of its effects is crucial in order to combat this issue. So Utshob Drug Addiction Treatment Center always tries to fight drug addiction problem by creating awareness amongst the mass people. Our latest venture was to distribute t-shirts amongst rickshaw pullers to aware the passengers with messages printed  in the back. There are several direct and indirect effects of awareness against addiction, these are: Health Effects: Drugs like heroin, marijuana and yaba (methamphetamine) have severe health consequences, including impaired...

Importance of Family Counseling in Drug Addiction Treatment
Nurturing Hope: The Vital Role of Family Counseling in Drug Addiction Treatment in Dhaka

In the bustling city of Dhaka, amidst its vibrant culture and thriving community, lies a sobering reality - the pervasive issue of drug addiction. While the fight against drug abuse requires a multifaceted approach, one often overlooked yet crucial aspect is family counseling. In the journey towards recovery, the support and involvement of family members can make all the difference, through drug addiction treatment transforming lives and fostering lasting change is possible. Family counseling serves as a cornerstone in drug addiction treatment for several compelling reasons. Firstly, it acknowledges the interconnectedness of familial relationships and substance abuse. Drug addiction not...

Admission

Prerequisites: Our Admission prerequisites are very simple and easy to manage. You need to fill-up a simple form along with two(2) copies of Passport Size photographs for both the patient and the legal guardian. Photocopies of NID or Passport or any Valid Documents to prove identity and relationship between the patient and guardian. Original Copies of the documents submitted may needed for verification

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Treatment

Our treatment process for drug addiction treatment consists of several phases. The treatment duration is tailored into four (4) months due to social or professional purposes. As our treatment plan is customized for individuals we also suggest a longer period of after care through in-patient and out-patient services. Various surveys run at different drug addiction treatment center in Dhaka also suggests that the longer the treatment time is, the greater the chance of staying clean is.

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Family Support

Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family of a drug addict. The whole family suffers for one person. That is why it’s very important for the family to be adequate to fight addiction and bring their loved one to recovery. Drug Addiction destroys families as much as it destroys the suffering person. Living with an addict is both excruciating and grueling. Family members are tattered between how to help the suffering member and trying not to be trapped into that person’s manipulative world of pain and loss.

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