IRA – Initiative for Rehabilitation of Drug Addiction

Some words about drug addiction

Drug addiction is an illness or disease where the user becomes physically and mentally dependent through continuous drug abuse. Once the user starts using drugs, he/she repeatedly increases the level of drug intake in the desire to get extreme satisfaction. In this way, as a result of continuous drug use, the body's tolerance to the drug gradually increases and once the drug use is stopped, various types of physical and mental symptoms of withdrawal appear. Even though the drug user understands the harm to himself/herself, it is not possible for him/her to completely stop or control drug use through his/her own efforts. This lack of control is a main symptom of the disease called addiction. Sometimes, even if the user stops the drug for a few days through his/her own efforts or through physical treatment and overcomes the withdrawal problems, he/she falls into the clutches of addiction again due to the intense mental pull towards the drug. All types of drug addicts are subject to this rule.

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The country's drug addiction problem has already taken a serious shape which can be easily guessed from the reports on television, social media and daily newspapers. Families are devastated due to drug addiction and the helpless addicts are lost without finding a way out. A major reason for this is the inadequancy of effective drug addiction treatment in the country....

Consequences of Drug Addiction

Drug addiction completely destroys the addict physically, mentally and spiritually, which can end in death or insanity. The direct and indirect effects of long-term drug use can damage the user's lungs, stomach, liver, brain, reproductive system, immune system, etc and can cause various complex physical and mental illness such as bronchitis, lung cancer, tuberculosis, various diseases of the brain and...

Some words about rehabilitation

Many people are not familiar with the concept of rehabilitation in drug addiction treatment. The physical, mental, behavioral, emotional, moral, spiritual damage and family and social isolation that an addict suffers as a result of addiction are compensated and improved through special care in the rehabilitation process and the addict is returned to his family, society, work life and a...

Various aspects of medical service in IRA

This service is provided for patients, guardians by medical practioner admitted to the Counselling and Consultation program. Preparation for the main treatment of the preceding motivation of admission and this session is conducted 3 days a week (Sat, Mon, Wed 9am to 5pm) to increase the goodwill of the treatment. Any drug addict can get the service of this session....

Medical and rehabilitation

After detoxification, the original treatment and rehabilitation program begins. Different aspects of it are described below. Group therapy is operated to solve various problems. Morning meetings, problem sessions, face to face sessions, weekly evaluation etc are the part of group therapy. Educational classes are conducted by experienced trainers about various aspects of addiction, mental and moral development, various aspects of...

Treatment period

IRA's main medical assistance and rehabilitation program's duration is three (3) months.It has one (1) month non-residential or follow-up in the aftermath of the residential main treatment. In follow-up treatment, the client who is undergoing treatment daily, has to attend the IRA building from 9am to 5pm and participate in the medical program. Service is provided to continue normal life...

Medical environment

The shrubs on the outskirts of the city of Bogra are located in the Westpara, noise -free, garden facility surrounded with adequate light, air and security in the IRA with almost three bigha land. As part of the company's security system, it is observed by CC camera and staff 24/7. The centre and the cordial support of physician, psychologist, psychiatrist...

Medical care

Drug dependence is a complex, re-informed brain disease or a chronic, realpsing brain disease and is considered as a normal process. In addition to receiving services at the center to address this challenge, it is very important to maintain contact with the center at the later time of medical treatment. Clients can participate in various events such as Religious days,...

Iftar and prayer together on the first day of Ramadan

This beautiful scene of breaking the fast on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan brings a unique sense of peace and brotherhood to our hearts. After fasting all day, everyone is sitting together and expressing gratitude to Allah in prayers and supplications. This collective prayer in the moments before breaking the fast reminds us of the main teachings of Ramadan – restraint, patience, compassion and piety.

Breaking the fast together is not just about eating, but it also strengthens the bonds of love, unity and brotherhood. May Allah Almighty accept all of our fasting and worship and make this month of Ramadan a means of mercy, forgiveness and salvation for us.