China's Four Drug Treatment Modes

1. Family Treatment: This is undertaken at home by the family of an addict under the supervision of the police and guidance of hospital staff. It applies to early-stage addicts and the newly rehabilitated. The treatment period varies according to the condition of the patient.

2. Voluntary Treatment: Drug addicts voluntarily seek treatment at a public rehabilitation center. Such centers are operated by the health department and supervised by the police. The treatment period is usually 10-20 days. Its goal is to help get rid of physical addiction.

3. Compulsory Treatment: Addicts are sent to a permanent or temporary compulsory rehabilitation center set up by governments at different levels. Such centers are managed by the police and supervised by the health department. The treatment period is 3-6 months, but no longer than a year.

4. Treatment Through Reform and Labor: As stipulated in the Drug Control Resolution of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, this program aims to reform persistent addicts through enforced labor and get them off drugs through compulsory rehabilitation.