Telangana’s Drug Control Administration (DCA) recently conducted a raid at the Helping Hand Society De-Addiction Treatment cum Rehabilitation Center in Hanumakonda, following reports of illegal drug activity. This action was taken based on reliable information indicating the center was storing and selling medications without proper authorization. Officials discovered the facility lacked a valid drug license, which is a key requirement to operate legally, according to V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, the Director General of the DCA.
During the search, DCA officers uncovered a substantial amount of habit-forming drugs that were being stored without permission. These included various psychotropic medications, which legally require a prescription from a doctor, along with other pharmaceutical products. Furthermore, the center failed to keep proper records of these drugs, violating established pharmacy rules. The medications were used to treat people at the center who were struggling with addiction.
The DCA has begun an investigation to determine where the illegally stored medicines came from and who is responsible for managing the facility. The lack of a license and the unauthorized storage of these medications present a significant risk to the health and safety of the individuals receiving treatment at the center. The director general stated that “the premises were found to be operating illegally without a valid drug license.”
This raid emphasizes the critical need for de-addiction centers and similar facilities to strictly follow rules and regulations concerning controlled substances. Moreover, it highlights the necessity for the DCA to continuously monitor these establishments and pharmacies throughout Telangana. As a result of this investigation, authorities may implement stricter enforcement and licensing procedures to ensure better safety and accountability in the future for these types of facilities.