Drug-Free Status is monitored periodically by random urine tests for presence of narcotics. This test is conducted by A.I.I.M.S. Drug De-addiction Centre. G.L.C. Over eighty per cent of samples test negative for morphine. Indicators of Change Aasra Parivar is recognised as a significant treatment programme for drug de-addiction by the Prison, and a stream of visitors and dignitaries visit the programmes. They value the position of big-brother and family head.
Silence is observed when requested and excuses to leave meetings are less.
The quality of sharing has improved showing improved communication skills and experiential learning. The programme does not select who should enter the community. Weeding out is done when a resident repeatedly breaks the Cardinal Rules. There is no control over the duration of a resident's stay in the programme - the duration of stay in prison is decided by the courts. More trained counsellors are needed.