The Government of India, through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has established several initiatives to combat substance use disorders, including Tapentadol misuse.

1. National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)

• A comprehensive national program aiming to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with substance use disorders.

• Supports Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) across the country.

• Offers free counseling, detoxification, vocational training, and family support.

2. Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs)

• Funded by MoSJE and run by NGOs.

• Located in major cities including Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, etc.

• Services include:

  • Free inpatient care for detox

  • Psychiatric evaluation

  • Behavior therapy and relapse prevention

  • Community outreach and follow-up

👉 You can find the nearest IRCA in Tamil Nadu on the MoSJE official portal.

3. District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)

• Operates under the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP).

• Available in government hospitals across districts in Tamil Nadu.

• Offers:

  • Psychiatrist consultations

  • Counseling for addiction and mental health issues

  • Referral to higher centers for complicated cases

4. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)

• Awareness and prevention-focused initiative launched in 2020.

• Focuses on 272 high-burden districts, including parts of Tamil Nadu.

• Community-based interventions involving youth clubs, schools, colleges, and workplaces.

• Free helpline: 14446 (National Deaddiction Helpline)

5. Tamil Nadu State-Level Services

• Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Chennai: Offers psychiatric care and deaddiction services.

• Government Hospital for Mental Health (Kilpauk, Chennai) and Stanley Medical College also run deaddiction OPDs.

• Services are either free or heavily subsidized.

📞 Need Help But Unsure Where to Start?

If government services feel overwhelming to navigate, we at Apollo Clinic Velachery and Tambaram can guide you through both public and private options, including:

✅ Connecting to IRCAs
✅ Coordinating detox and rehab services
✅ Providing supportive counseling for both patients and families

Don’t wait. Recovery is possible—and help is available.
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