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Mizoram Inaugurates New De‑addiction Centre in Kolasib Amid Rising Drug Concerns
✍️ NE NOW
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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A new de‑addiction centre was opened in Kolasib, Mizoram, as the state grapples with increasing drug‑related problems.
Kolasib in Mizoram witnessed the inauguration of a state‑run de‑addiction centre aimed at addressing the surge in substance‑abuse cases across the region. The facility, equipped with counseling rooms and residential wards, is expected to provide both outpatient and inpatient treatment for individuals battling addiction.
State health officials highlighted that drug misuse has been on the rise in the northeastern states, prompting the government to expand rehabilitation infrastructure. The centre will operate under the guidance of medical professionals trained in addiction medicine and will coordinate with local NGOs for outreach and awareness programs.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior administrators who emphasized the centre’s role in curbing the social and health impacts of drug abuse. Authorities plan to monitor the centre’s performance closely and consider replicating the model in other districts if demand persists.
Community leaders expressed cautious optimism, noting that accessible treatment options could help families affected by addiction and reduce related crime rates. The centre is slated to become fully operational within the next few weeks, with initial intake scheduled for early November.
State health officials highlighted that drug misuse has been on the rise in the northeastern states, prompting the government to expand rehabilitation infrastructure. The centre will operate under the guidance of medical professionals trained in addiction medicine and will coordinate with local NGOs for outreach and awareness programs.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior administrators who emphasized the centre’s role in curbing the social and health impacts of drug abuse. Authorities plan to monitor the centre’s performance closely and consider replicating the model in other districts if demand persists.
Community leaders expressed cautious optimism, noting that accessible treatment options could help families affected by addiction and reduce related crime rates. The centre is slated to become fully operational within the next few weeks, with initial intake scheduled for early November.