Overview: In the shadow of rapid economic development, the use of illegal drugs has become a serious social issue in China. In fact, the number of recreational drug users apprehended in 2015 rose by 20% in just 1 year to 1.06 million. Professional social workers assist these addicts in their reintegration into society, although encouraging former users to stay away from drugs can be a difficult process. In this episode of Asia Insight, we follow the efforts of social workers aiming to get former drug users back on track.