Kathmandu. The ACT team of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia has helped a 22-year-old Nepali youth who has become homeless after being trapped in drug addiction in Australia. NRNA ACT coordinator Lalit Malla and his team rescued the youths who were on the streets after leaving the house, and took initiatives to arrange safe shelter, medical assistance, addiction counseling and rehabilitation. <\/p>\n
According to the information received, due to pressure from friends and wrong company, the youth got involved in drug addiction. He left the house after he was unable to clean and manage the house. The team found him stranded on the road. <\/p>\n
Malla’s team has also helped him to move his room, connected him with welfare services, provided medical counselling and college admission. Financial assistance has also been raised through the NRNA’s Welfare Fund and the personal help of the team members. <\/p>\n
Even though he is admitted to college, he is still not completely free from addiction. It is difficult to return to normal life due to not being able to stay away from the company of friends who use drugs. <\/p>\n
Talking to Nepal News Bank, NRNA ACT Coordinator Malla said that coordination is being made with various agencies including the Nepali Embassy to help the youths. His parents have requested him to send his son back to Nepal and the youths have also asked for help in arranging a visa to return to Australia after completing the necessary procedures. According to Malla, problems like drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, domestic violence, suicide risk and homelessness are also seen among the Nepali community in Australia. He said that instead of blaming the youths who are in such problems, there is a need to identify them early and help in treatment, counseling and rehabilitation. <\/p>\n
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