De-addiction centre staff caught giving meth to patients in Kerala
In a shocking breach of trust, a staffer from a private de-addiction centre in Karukutty, Kerala was arrested for allegedly peddling methamphetamine to patients under his care. The accused, 25-year-old Vivek alias ‘Dooli Vivek’, a resident of Chettarikal, was nabbed with 4.5 grams of meth on Sunday.
The de-addiction centre, which was supposed to be a place of healing and recovery for individuals struggling with addiction, has been marred by this incident. The accused staffer, Vivek, was allegedly giving the methamphetamine to patients under the guise of medication, further exacerbating their addiction.
The police were tipped off about the incident after a patient’s family member approached them with suspicions about Vivek’s activities. Upon investigation, the police found that Vivek had been distributing the methamphetamine to patients for several months.
The police recovered 4.5 grams of methamphetamine from Vivek’s possession, which he had allegedly been using to feed his own addiction as well as supplying to patients. The accused has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and is currently in police custody.
This incident raises serious questions about the working of private de-addiction centres in Kerala and the lack of oversight and regulation in the industry. While de-addiction centres are supposed to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with addiction, this incident shows that some centres are more interested in lining their own pockets than in helping patients recover from addiction.
The accused staffer, Vivek, was employed at the de-addiction centre as a counsellor and was responsible for guiding patients through the recovery process. His actions are a clear breach of trust and have caused irreparable harm to the patients who were under his care.
This incident highlights the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the de-addiction industry. Private de-addiction centres should be held accountable for the actions of their staff and should be subject to regular inspections and audits to ensure that they are providing a safe and ethical environment for patients.
Furthermore, this incident also raises questions about the lack of awareness and education among patients and their families about the dangers of addiction and the importance of seeking help from reputable and licensed de-addiction centres.
The police investigation into this incident is ongoing and authorities are working to identify any other individuals who may have been involved in or affected by Vivek’s actions. Patients who were treated by Vivek at the de-addiction centre are being counselled and provided with support to help them recover from the trauma and harm caused by his actions.
In conclusion, the incident of a de-addiction centre staffer caught giving meth to patients in Kerala is a shocking breach of trust and a stark reminder of the dangers of addiction. It is essential that we work towards creating a safer and more ethical environment for individuals struggling with addiction, and that we hold accountable those who betray that trust.
