1.3 Why this topic?

1. LACK OF AWARENESS

figure 1.3 (a) necessity for awareness • More than 1500 rehab centers in India. • Ignorance towards rehab centers. • More confined to medical attention.

2. RISING NUMBER OF OVERDOSES

• According to the reports, Gujarat is third-worst hit state with rising

Substance overdose cases.

figure 1.3 (b) statistical data table of Gujarat’s addiction

3. CURRENT SCENERIO OF REHABS IN GUJARAT

figure 1.3 (c) likely conditions of rehab in Ahmedabad • Only few Rehab centers provide such facility, others are a floor or room within the hospital building. • So, there is a need to build a more stimulating space considering the current scenario.

Chapter 2

Background Research

i. What is Substance Addiction? ii. Drug Abuse in Gujarat iii. How can we contribute? iv. What is Rehabilitation? v. About In-patient Rehabs