CHANDIGARH, June 22 — Post-treatment employment tracking has become the new benchmark for Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, with mental health counselors utilizing career placement as a therapeutic tool. State de-addiction hubs are actively monitoring recovered individuals who have joined the mainstream workforce, observing that financial independence significantly diminishes the psychological triggers associated with substance relapse.
At centers like the Jalandhar De-Addiction facility, staff members maintain regular contact with former patients now working in self-employed roles or commercial enterprises like D-Mart and Blinkit. This systematic follow-up ensures that individuals receive continuous emotional reinforcement while navigating the everyday responsibilities of their new jobs.
Psychological professionals declared that the transition from a structured clinical environment to an active workplace requires setting clear personal goals. Counselors maintained that when patients visualize a viable economic future, their psychological commitment to remaining entirely drug-free increases.
“Recovery is about much more than giving up drugs,” stated Bhavna Sharma, a counselor at the Swami Vivekanand Drug De-addiction Centre at Amritsar Medical College. “We encourage patients to express their emotions, rebuild their lives and set goals for future. When they begin to see a path towards employment and a stable life, they become more committed to staying drug-free.”
The practical impact of this therapeutic approach is visible in the daily routines of the program’s graduates, who report a renewed sense of purpose. Financial autonomy has allowed these individuals to mend family relationships and discover fulfillment in routine activities.
“Getting a job gave me a reason to wake up every morning,” asserted Daljinder Singh, a program participant who joined a commercial retail outlet in February 2026. “It gave me confidence. Life feels good now… even a cup of tea in the morning brings a smile to my face.”
