De-addiction centers established in Telangana's four central jails are bringing positive change to the lives of inmates, v6velugu.com reported. Upon admission to jail, prisoners undergo screening to assess the severity of their addictions to smoking, gutka, ganja, and drugs, followed by counseling and treatment. In the past year, the Prisons Department has successfully brought about change in 2,126 inmates. Continuous monitoring is being maintained for 300 released prisoners.
For instance, a film director arrested under the NDPS Act and admitted to Chanchalguda Jail last September had the severity of his addiction identified through screening. Nivrutti staff provided him with 60 days of de-addiction services and counseling. Through this treatment and counseling, the director completely transformed, according to v6velugu.com.