Profile of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centres for Persons with Substance Use Disorders in Bengaluru: A Cross-Sectional Study

Substance use disorder is a major global health problem. There is limited information available about the pattern of utilization of psychosocial rehabilitation services (de-addiction service centres) for persons with substance use disorder. To study the profile of psychosocial rehabilitation centres (de-addiction service centres) for persons with substance use disorder in Bengaluru. To assess the staff profile, organisation profile, to examine the nature, types of treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation services offered by the de-addiction centers. Cross-sectional study design was used. Sample size: Out of 43 private organizations, 32 were eligible to participate. Out of 32, one-third (N=10) of the organizations participated in the study. Based on minimum standards of care manual for substance use disorders, an online questionnaire regarding organizational profile, staff pattern, nature and type of treatments, range of psychosocial rehabilitation services offered. Data was collected through online using google forms. Descriptive statistics such as frequency was used to analyse the data collected. All 10 organizations have a minimum one social worker, psychologist, nursing staff, and other supportive staff in the psychosocial rehabilitation centers. All the organizations have basic infrastructure and amenities as per minimum standards of care. Most organizations provide recovery oriented services, almost all organizations provide telephonic follow-up and home visit services. Most organizations provide psychosocial rehabilitation services. Most organization expressed need for training their counsellors on on group therapy and family therapy techniques. Most organisations possibly comply with a minimum standard of care and service, follow a twelve-step treatment approach, reintegrate the recovered clients in the community, provide an opportunity to work in their respective organisations. Most organisations have self-help (AA) groups, offer assistance programmes for family members, supportive educational groups and halfway-home care services.