Cured from addiction, they return to normal life

It was a unique occasion as 300 people who recovered from addiction took part in a human chain on Kuakata beach yesterday, ending a two-day programme also joined by local elite, journalists, and social workers.

Sanjog, a network of voluntary organisations helping recovery of addicts, arranged the programme.

Addicted people, after recovery through proper treatment, can contribute well to their families and the society, said speakers at the human chain.

"Addicts who come to our drug treatment centres are provided with treatment including motivational and mental refreshment programmes. Generally they can return to normal life after taking a four-month course," said Mostafizur Rahman Sumon, joint secretary of Sanjog.

Every year a good number of drug addicts return to normal life after taking treatment from 60 centres across the country, he said, adding that programmes including workshops, discussions and cultural functions are also arranged for the purpose.

Dr Piter, president of Sanjog, and Iqbal Masud, its secretary, addressed the programme, among others.