Over 25 peer led de-addiction centres spread over the length and breadth of Haryana met in Rohtak on Wednesday, 30th June, 2010 and resovled to work toghther to improve treatment and long term recovery of people affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The Haryana NGO Network for Peer Led Drug & Alcohol Prevention has 43 members. Peer Led initiatives are popular all over the world in addressing problems like addiction. The fundamental concept behind it is that the management of rehabilitation of addicts is done by recovering drug & alcohol addicts.It has been accepted by various countries and international agencies that the effectiveness of counseling by peers or those who have gone through the similar regiours and pain of addiction to better suited to change other addicts. Mr.Satyamohan of Nai Disha was elected as President and Mr.Bharat Bhushan of NaiKiran De-addiction center as founding member & General Secretary of the Network.
Network meeting further resolved to work toghter as a team to ensure that the stanadard of care provided in each one of the member de-addiction centre is in tune withthe guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The members of the Network proudly announced that hundereds of addicts have been benefited by the services rendred by the various peer led de addiction centres in Haryana.
The Network also decided that regular consultations and training programs will be organised by Nada India Foundation to ensure more effective services for those who seek De-addiction and rehabilitation services. Now the Network is registered under Society Registration Act 1860 with Registrar of Society Haryana. Nada India has provided inputs in aspects related to setting the goals, team building, legal issues and network structure etc. Prof. TK.Thomas and Prof. Bawa Director Law Vivekanad Institute of Vocational Studies under I.P. University and Suneel Vatsyayan conducted training session on Team building and legal issues.