We have already identified the drug addicts and our aim is to rehabilitate all drug addicts by 2020 said Dr. Kithalawarachchi.

Already we have established drug prevention committees. This year we are planning to establish rural drug prevention committees. The tri forces are sacrificing a lot to save the children from the drug menace.

By now cigarette smoking has reduced while a program is in place to stop the illegal smuggling of cigarettes. Some say that beedi smoking has increased but there is no truth in it. The navy is also playing a major role to stop the drugs coming to the country said the doctor.