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From addiction to recovery: Nearly 1,000 receive treatment at PEMA Rehab

Aug 08, 2026 4 mins read
From addiction to recovery: Nearly 1,000 receive treatment at PEMA Rehab

A 29-year-old man checked into PEMA Rehab in mid-2025 carrying anger, confusion, and habits that were quietly destroying his future. Today, after completing treatment, he has rebuilt his life and now works as a barista at a café in Thimphu, earning Nu 15,000 a month.

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