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Review Papers | Health and Medical Sciences | India | Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023
Comparative Studies of Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Strategies in India and Developed Countries
Isha Goswami [2] | Saiful Quamar Khan [2]
Abstract: Background and Objectives: All socio-cultural and economic domains are affected by substance use disorders and addiction to drugs. Most people still view addiction as merely a matter of willpower, and there is a dearth of awareness and among the populace. There is still a need to develop more effective and patient-centered solutions for the treatment of substance addiction, even if the therapy of individuals with SUD varies depending on the country. This review article compares drug addiction treatment methods used in India and other developing/developed nations. Method: We looked for articles published on the strategies for treating substance use disorder in PubMed, Embase, ProQuest databases, and Google Scholar. We also included quantitative studies of patients receiving de-addiction therapy from community hospitals through different journals. Results: A total of 44 articles are identified of which 36 were full-text reviews, 6 case studies were included and 2 were editorial letters. In which about 23 were on drug addiction epidemiology and treatment strategies in India and 21included treatment strategies of developed countries. In 2020, there are estimated to be 79.08 million instances of substance use disorder in India, with a total recovery rate in that country of 6.9 percent, and 19.7 million cases in the USA, with a recovery rate of roughly 9.1 percent. Conclusion and Interpretation: According to a thorough analysis, developed nations have substantially higher rates of drug addiction recovery than India does. The alleged causes include a lack of medical facilities, effective treatment protocols, general attitudes regarding drug addiction, and terms used to manage treatment that have an impact on patients' recovery. By implementing more effective and patient-centered programs, addiction treatment tactics and protocols may be improved.
Keywords: Drug addiction, Substance Use disorders, Treatment and Management, Strategies
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023,
Pages: 710 - 716