Punjab Couple Take Loan For Son's Drug Treatment, He Dies After Relapse
· India · NDTV
A Punjab couple borrowed money to finance a six-month private de-addiction treatment for their son, Jaskiran Singh. After completing the program and returning home, Jaskiran suffered a relapse. His parents say the struggle against the addiction ultimately ended in his death. The exact circumstances surrounding the relapse and final hours remain unverified by local authorities. The case highlights the severe financial and emotional burden placed on families seeking private rehabilitation services for drug abuse.
Why it matters
Families in rural and urban Punjab face heavy financial debt while attempting to secure private rehabilitation care for relatives struggling with drug addiction.
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