From Addiction and Depression to Recovery and Renewed Ambition: How DDAC Support Helped Simhon Rebuild His Future
Simhon, a 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe beneficiary from Karbi Anglong, Assam, overcame substance use and depression with support from the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC). Through medication, counselling, yoga, and vocational guidance, he regained confidence and is now preparing for employment opportunities.
Why It Matters
Relevant for UPSC and state-PSC exams covering government social welfare schemes, de-addiction programmes, and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment initiatives.
In Simple Words
Simhon, a 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe beneficiary from Karbi Anglong, Assam, overcame substance use and depression with support from a District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) run by the Integrated Society for Development. Starting 19 May 2026, he received medication, meditation, counselling, yoga sessions and vocational guidance, which helped him regain confidence and mental well-being.
While his income hasn't changed yet, he now has a clearer sense of direction and is preparing for employment — an example of how de-addiction and vocational support can help rebuild a young person's path forward.
Key Points
- Beneficiary: Simhon, 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe from Karbi Anglong, Assam
- Support received: 19 May 2026 from Integrated Society for Development (DDAC)
- Interventions: medication, meditation, counselling, yoga, vocational guidance
- Initial barrier: substance use and depression affecting education and career aspirations
- Outcome: regained confidence, clearer career direction, preparing for employment
Exam Angle
A. The Integrated Society for Development (a District De-Addiction Centre in Karbi Anglong), starting 19 May 2026.
Source: Press Information Bureau