Bureau launches self-assessment tool to check addiction levels
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has launched a self-assessment form for drug addicts on its newly unveiled website, HSNCB.in. This online tool enables individuals to evaluate their addiction levels on a scale of 40, providing immediate insight into the severity of their dependency.
The collected data will be shared with SEWA and the Health Department to ensure timely intervention and rehabilitation, while maintaining confidentiality.
SEWA, a rehabilitation and counselling organisation, will reach out to individuals flagged in the high and severe risk categories, offering detox programmes, and rehabilitation services. The Health Department will use the data to map addiction trends, allocate resources, and design targeted intervention programmes.
“The initiative marks a major shift in Haryana’s approach to combating drug abuse, moving beyond enforcement to focus on early detection, medical intervention, and rehabilitation. With overdose deaths on the rise, officials hope this proactive tool will help addicts recognise the danger they are in before it is too late,” said an HSNCB spokesperson.
For many, acknowledging a substance abuse problem is the hardest step toward recovery. The self-assessment form consists of structured questions designed to evaluate an individual’s substance use patterns, physical and emotional dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and impact on daily life.
Speaking on the initiative, the DGP of the bureau, OP Singh, said, “We are not just enforcing laws; we are trying to save lives. This self-assessment tool gives addicts a reality check, while our partnership with SEWA and the Health Department ensures that those in danger get the help they need. The goal is simple: fewer overdoses, fewer deaths.”
To address privacy concerns, the HSNCB has assured that all data shared will be handled confidentially and used strictly for outreach and intervention, ensuring that individuals are connected with support, not scrutiny.
