Country making progress in helping addicts

KUNMING - Beyond its tough anti-drug efforts, China has been making efforts to improve its drug rehabilitation system. In a rehab center in Shanxi province, calligraphy, painting, music and traditional Chinese classics have helped people suffering from drug addiction.

"The hardest part of the process is that one needs to fight against himself. So we teach our residents calligraphy, painting and music so they can give up drugs gradually," said Zhang Junhe, an official at the center.

Chen Lin, 28, started abusing drugs three years ago. He spent all his money and was bogged down in debt. Fortunately, an officer discovered his musical talent at the center and helped him start a band there.