Three New Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers to Open Before Year-End

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has announced plans to establish three new rehabilitation and treatment centers before the end of this year.

According to the Board, the centers will be constructed in Matara, Kurunegala, and Batticaloa. 

Each facility will have the capacity to accommodate and treat around 120 individuals.

Meanwhile, a special rehabilitation and treatment center for individuals under 21 years of age is also planned to be established in Peradeniya, Kandy.

Construction of this youth rehabilitation center is scheduled to commence early next year, with operations expected to begin by January 2026.