Gupta said that emerging from marijuana addiction is possible with expert help.
"It needs discipline and the family's emotional support. "The results come fast among addicts who remain motivated."
In Delhi, there are about two dozen rehabilitation centres for narcotics-induced psychosis, as drug dependence patients are referred to, including both in government and private hospitals and NGO-run centres.
A three-month deaddiction course at an upscale private centre costs up to Rs.2.5 lakh ($4,500).
Carrying one kilogram of ganja can fetch a jail term of six months' rigorous imprisonment or up to Rs.10,000 in fine.
This can go up to 10 years if the quantity is between one and 20 kg. An addict can get two grams of ganja for Rs.100-200 in most cities, including Delhi.
