Substance Use Patterns In Patients Reporting To The State Drug Dependence Treatment Centre Of Haryana, During The Covid-19 Pandemic.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) pose a significant public health challenge in India, with treatment centers facing barriers to effective case registration and providing effective management. This retrospective study analyzed data from the State Drug Dependence and Treatment Centre (SDDTC), Rohtak, during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020–July 2020), to understand the substance use pattern and treatment seeking. Sociodemographic, clinical, and treatment-related data were examined using SPSS. Findings revealed key predictors of poor follow-up, including socio-economic and pandemic-related disruptions. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions and standardized follow-up protocols to improve treatment retention and outcomes in addiction services.