Aftercare services are essential for maintaining sobriety post-treatment, offering ongoing therapy and support group access. This structured environment is particularly suited for individuals with severe substance dependence or those who have relapsed multiple times. Long-term sobriety is more likely when individuals engage in comprehensive aftercare programs that provide continued support, which may include therapy, 12-step…

Around 1 in every 3 deaths in men and 1 in every 5 deaths in women between 30 and 40 years of age were due to alcohol. The negative effects of alcohol consumption disproportionately affect younger and vulnerable populations, and contribute significantly to the burden of noncommunicable diseases in the Region. Every day, around 2191…

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