16/09/2026
Looking back at 2005…
I came across this old issue of Social Initiatives, the NISD newsletter, from March 2005.
It brought back memories of my early work in addiction treatment, NADA and ear acupuncture, including the workshop in Kerala and the conversation with Dr. Michael O. Smith.
So much has changed since then, but the belief that recovery needs a holistic, human and social approach remains the same.
Sharing this piece of history for those who were part of the journey — and for those who may find it useful today.
Some memories are worth preserving.
https://issuu.com/vidyaleadacademy/docs/social_initiatives_vol._7_no._3_march_2005_n @
ocial Initiatives – Vol. 7, No. 3, March 2005 is a newsletter of the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. This historical issue