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In politics and administration, the touchstone of leadership is compassion. This quality was displayed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he announced ₹4 lakh as ex gratia for the families of those who died after consuming spurious liquor in the state. Despite the tragic deaths of over 26 people in East Champaran district, Kumar initially declared that no compensation would be given, emphasizing that those who consume alcohol “will die” and urging against drinking. However, the pressing human dimension of the crisis prompted him to extend assistance to every affected family.  In parallel, the recent tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi saw over 40 women widowed due to their husbands consuming methanol-laced illicit liquor.  The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to award ₹10 lakh as ex gratia to these families, expressing concerns that such compensation might encourage the consumption of illicit liquor. Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan an...

Revitalizing social defence as a sector within social work is essential for defending the profession and addressing its inherent stresses. This article explores how integrating innovative approaches such as Emotional CPR and ear acupressure, alongside advocating for comprehensive rehabilitation programs like SMILE, can empower social work educators and practitioners. By upholding the core values and principles of social work, these strategies ensure the profession remains robust, empathetic, and adaptive, capable of effectively meeting contemporary social challenges. The relevance and identity of social defence within the realm of social work have gradually diminished, relegating it to a mere chapter in social work education or morphing it into other forms. This shift has prompted a need to reconnect, empower, and revitalize the profession. It is essential to reinvigorate the discussion around social defence as a distinct sector, capable of defending the profession of social work and a...

` On Saturday, March 28th 2020, the team of Nada India connected virtually with their co- eCPR  practitioners at 4 p.m to discuss their wellbeing in times of coronavirus and the contribution of the training of eCPR in their lives and the lives of people around them during the lockdown. The idea was to establish a virtual safe space like the physical one that they had created at the training. Kushangi , a clinical psychologist by training, is finding respite in the fact that she can help people in emotional/mental distress by enlisting her services with an NGO that connects her with such people. The discussion was moderated by Riya Thapliyal Nada Team member and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan. Emotional crisis is universal. It can happen to anyone at any time.   “ eCPR kaafi practice kar pa rahi hun aur realise kar rahi hun ki koi bhi crisis sirf uss vyakti ki baat sunne se kaafi hadd tak hal ho jaati hai. (I am practicing eCPR quite a lot and I am realising...

OPINION  :  Hooch Victims: Not Just Numbers! Prof. T K Thomas  12 Feb, 2019 at 13:59 PM Picture courtesy  Hooch tragedy death toll seems to have become just numbers! The coverage of the tragedy last week, that struck mourners from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh returning after a funeral in Uttarakhand was perfunctory and the death toll had risen to almost 100 when reports last came in. What is unusual about it? Don’t we have statistics of major death tolls in hooch tragedies? In the last decade it is reported that at least a thousand people perished drinking illicit liquor. It is as if such large number of deaths is a routine affair and these human lives seems to have no value and are considered just numbers. The loss of human life, one or hundred in rail, road or air accident; building collapse or fire; medical negligence or an epidemic, stampede or terror attack has to be viewed as loss of precious human lives. It does not matter whether the victims are mal...

In an effort to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in India, the global NCD Alliance convened a consultation of civil society organizations in July 2015. Following this, an Indian network called Healthy India Alliance has been announced.  The Healthy India Alliance  invites you  for the  first National  CSO Consultation  on Non Communicable  Diseases (NCDs) in India  from 25th to 27th April, 2016 at PHD Chamber of Commerce,  August Kranti Marg,  New Delhi. Click here to read the details of the   Healthy India Alliance National Consultation. Download the Healthy India Alliance_NC_Registration Form. For additional details, please contact Prachi Kathuria at prachi@hriday-shan.org or call on +91-11 41031191.

Nada India Foundation   is pleased to announce the  next NADA Acudetox Counselling  workshop  as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being    will be  held at Nature Cure Treatment Center Mumbra,Thane ,Mumbai    on 10th May (10 AM-5 PM) 2014.  The workshop will be conducted and facilitated by  Suneel Vatsyayan , NADA,ADS   and   Dr.Sidiqui Naeem,  NADA,ADS. NADA Protocol was developed by Dr.Michael O.Smith  psychiatrist  and  acupuncturist  from New York .  The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre-admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture  .This also enables tr...

Nada India organised Acudetox Health awareness camp on 5th April on the eve of World Health Day under supervision of Dr.Ajay Vats ADS of Nada India at Bapu camp Maandi Road South Delhi. Ms.Pratima Singh of Pehchaan Counseling Center run by Nada India provided acudetox counseling to women and adolescent girls of slum area apart from check ups and referrals. Peer educators will be visiting house to house to reach out these people for follow up and health awareness issues related to non- communicable diseases like cancer,hypertension ,diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nada India aims to reduce risk factors like tobacco use ,alcohol,Physical inactivity and Unhealthy diet. Nada India is committed to reduce risk factors among slum and urban village population through acudetox counselling camps. Dr.Arindam Sinha MBBS DAc PGDAcp NADA ADS says....We all have to understand the gravity of these Non communicable diseases and their economical and social burden on our population. Acu...

Acudetox Counseling training  session at that National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India as part of 3 Months Certificate Course on De-addiction. Counselling and Rehabilitation from:- 17th February to 13th May 2014 at NISD R.K.Puram , New Delhi.  The session was conducted by Suneel Vatsyayan MSW,NADA,ADS, Chairman Nada India Foundation and Dr.Uttam Singh NADA ADS.  This training course was to enhance the capacity of service providers (Project In charge/Counselors/Social Workers) of NGOs working in the area of drug demand reduction in order to enable them to implement the program in efficient and effective manner.  Topic: - NADA Acudetox counseling for Barrier Free drug rehabilitation services . The trainees belong to Delhi,Punjab,Mizoram,Bihar ,Kerala,Madhya Pradash ,Utter Predash etc.Counselors,Peer counselors ,Social workers wants to get training in NADA protocol as Acupuncture Detoxification...

Nada India Foundation   is pleased to announce the   Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general w ell being as  Acudetox Specialist,Associates and Assistants  to be held in Delhi   on 31st Jan (10 AM-5 PM) &1st Feb (Half day from 2pm-6 pm ) .2014. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from  New York  and facilitated by Dr.Arindam Sinha MBBS,NADA,ADS and Suneel Vatsyayan , MSW,NADA,ADS. The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre-admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under general supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and...