Share of substance dependents who received treatment 2017-2018

Published by
Sanyukta Kanwal,
Oct 16, 2020
According to a survey on substance use in India between December 2017 and October 2018, it was found that 75 percent of people who were addicted to drugs or alcohol tried to quit but did not receive any treatment. On the other hand only 25 percent of the surveyed respondents stated that they received help for their alcohol or drug dependence, indicating a pressing need for better access to de-addiction treatments in the country.

Access to treatment for addiction across India between December 2017 and October 2018, by substance type

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Release date

February 2019

Region

India

Survey time period

December 2017 to October 2018

Number of respondents

473,569 individuals*

Age group

10-74 year old

Special properties

across 186 districts.*

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

*Additionally, a Respondent Driven Sampling survey was conducted covering 135 districts and 72,642 people who were dependent on illicit drugs.

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