Addiction and Willpower: Why Trying Harder Rarely Works
Why willpower alone rarely ends an addiction, how withdrawal and cues keep the cycle going, and what works better: structured treatment, counselling, medication and support.
De-addiction
De-addiction and recovery articles covering tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and screen dependence, from the Manas Vimukti programme, Bhopal.
Cravings and Triggers: How They Work and How to Handle Them
What sets off cravings, how long a craving usually lasts, and practical steps such as urge surfing, delay, distraction and a plan, plus when to ask for help.
How to Talk to Your Family About Addiction
A practical guide to preparing, choosing a time, finding words, and handling denial when you talk to family about addiction, as the person using or as a relative.
Relapse in Recovery: What It Means and What to Do Next
What relapse means, how common it is, what usually leads to it and the practical steps for the first 24 hours and the weeks after.
Life After Addiction: How to Rebuild a Daily Routine
How to rebuild a daily routine after addiction: plan the hours you used to use, handle cravings and bad days, rebuild trust and find support.
Quit Alcohol or Tobacco: Your First Seven Days
Practical first steps to quit alcohol or tobacco: when stopping suddenly is unsafe, how to plan week one, and which free helplines to call in India.
नशा मुक्ति: सही डी-एडिक्शन सहायता कैसे चुनें
नशा मुक्ति सहायता चुनते समय कौन-से सवाल पूछें, किन संकेतों से सावधान रहें और परिवार कैसे साथ दे, यह सरल हिंदी गाइड बताती है।
How to Choose a De-addiction Programme: Questions and Red Flags
Questions to ask before you choose a de-addiction programme, red flags to avoid, and how to compare safety, treatment plan, aftercare and family support.
