Novel way to cure addicts

Sanshui Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation Center in Foshan, near Guangzhou, has adopted a novel method to rehabilitate drug addicts.

Drug addicts and abusers will be assigned work for whichthey will be paid for while they undergo treatment.

"This is a new treatment method We will help our patients to recover (from drug abuse) with not only physical, but also psychological treatment such as psychological health education, behavioral correction and professional training," Guangdong Labor Reeducation Bureau director Xiang Heqi said yesterday.