Drug Addiction in Sri Lanka: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Addictions

Grounded in medical expertise and statistical analysis, this guide examines drug addiction as a biological illness requiring health-focused management rather than punishment. The authors present addiction as a chronic relapsing condition that can be successfully treated like other long-term medical disorders, while acknowledging its social dimensions and the challenges involved in recovery. Designed for parents, teachers, health professionals, and anyone personally or professionally engaged with substance misuse, this book offers practical understanding of addiction in the Sri Lankan context.