He was of 12 yrs when his father
brought him for admission in this Centre. He was reported to be addicted
to “luid” inhalation i.e. Eraser Fluid (a type of inhalant or volatile
substance which contains Toluene). He stated that he smelt such fluid
for about past one year. His father came to know about his habit within a
week because of the smell. He would purchase them luid and inhale the
same on his own. He had dropped out from Class 3rd as he was careless
with no interest in studies and often got punishment.
“I cannot stay here amongst these adults and none is of my age here. I
have no company of my friends”. After counseling he agreed for
admission in the Centre. After discharge from the Centre the patient
further agreed to stay in the Sangeet Vidyalaya run by the The Kalgidhar
Trust on the premises of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Cheema Sahib for a
month. During that stay the patient continued to follow up at the Centre
regularly. He learned how to read and write Gurmukhi (Punjabi) and
recite Japji Sahib. He got baptized himself as per Sikh tenets. He also
learned how to play harmonium.
After more than 7 yrs, his father informed that the patient was
doing well, “He is now 19, a well grown up boy, is employed and earns up
to Rs. 300/- daily. He has never again taken to smoking or zarda nor
those fluids and other addictive drugs. I am thankful to your Centre
from the core of my heart that you gave a new lease of life to my son”.
The patient also called up at the Centre and shared the joy of leading a
drug free life.
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