adic

What adic does

ADIC (Alcohol and Drug Information Centre) Sri Lanka is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 and headquartered in Colombo that works to reduce demand for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs across Sri Lanka. Its operating model is community mobilization combined with policy advocacy, direct service delivery, and education. Service delivery assets include a Drop-in Centre for heroin users supporting approximately 1,000 individuals at different stages of recovery, a Psychological Counselling Programme (in person and by phone) using a social psychological approach, a tri-lingual Library and Information Programme that conducts print and electronic media analyses in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, and a Library Network Programme that mobilizes public librarians. ADIC also operates a Social Mobilization Programme across all Sri Lankan districts and a Strategic Intervention Programme aimed at countering industry promotion.

Programme portfolio spans a 100-estate Plantation Sector Programme (initiated 1995 with PHDT and funded by ADB and JBIC), the Youth Action Network (YAN Sri Lanka, established June 10, 2019, for ages 15-29), the Policy Advocacy Programme that contributed to the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act and 80% pictorial health warnings, a Digital Stories Competition that received 1,008 youth submissions and generated USD 57,392 in earned media coverage, and an annual Community Symposium (most recent: September 4, 2025, From Insight to Impact, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute). Communications assets include the adicsrilanka.org website, the ChangeSriLanka blog, a Facebook presence, and tri-lingual press releases.

Business model is donation and grant funded. Visible funders include the World Health Organization (which supported the 2025 Community Symposium and gave ADIC the No Tobacco Day Award 2024), Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and the Ministry of Plantation Industries. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries; the website hosts a donation portal. There is no pricing model, no commercial revenue stream, and no disclosed revenue figure.

Name

adic

Legal name

Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Sri Lanka

Website

https://adicsrilanka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ADIC Sri Lanka is a non-profit founded in 1995 in Colombo that delivers alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention services across Sri Lanka through community mobilization, counseling, policy advocacy, and educational programs, including a Drop-in Centre for heroin users, a 100-estate Plantation Sector Programme, and the Youth Action Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Substance abuse prevention
• Alcohol and tobacco control
• Community health mobilization
• Drug rehabilitation counselling
• Public health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ADIC is a non-profit organization that operates primarily through donations and grants. The organization received financial support from the World Health Organization for events such as the Community Symposium 2025. The website features a donation portal where supporters can contribute.
2. Government and NGO Funding: ADIC has received funding from various sources including Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan Bank of International Corporation (JBIC), and has partnered with Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) for the Plantation Sector Programme.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ADIC Sri Lanka is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the demand for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in Sri Lanka. It delivers community mobilization, policy advocacy, psychological counselling, a Drop-in Centre for heroin users, a Library and Information Programme, and a Youth Action Network (YAN), supplemented by awareness campaigns, fact sheets, and digital competitions. Services are provided free of charge to communities, schools, plantation workers, military families, and individuals across Sri Lanka.

Product overview

ADIC Sri Lanka is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention programs and services. The organization operates through multiple interconnected programs including community mobilization, policy advocacy, counseling services, and awareness campaigns. Key offerings include the Youth Action Network (YAN Sri Lanka) for youth empowerment, the Policy Advocacy Programme for national-level policy reform, Counseling Services and Drop-in Centre for rehabilitation support, the Plantation Sector Programme for specific communities, and the Social Mobilization Programme for grassroots interventions. Supporting resources include Fact Sheets, the ChangeSriLanka blog featuring community transformation stories, and the Digital Stories Competition for youth engagement. The organization does not operate as a technology platform but as a public health intervention organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Action Network (YAN) Sri Lanka: Youth wing of ADIC, an island-wide youth network championing diversity and empowering young people aged 15-29 to lead with purpose in alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention
• ChangeSriLanka

Products and services

• Psychological Counselling Programme Individual psychological counselling for individuals with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use problems using a social-psychological approach, with telephone-based counselling for clients unable to visit in person and Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops for counsellors since October 2018.
• Drop-in Centre for Heroin Users Low-barrier facility in Colombo where individuals with drug use problems can come and go freely, offering rest areas, games, discussions with ADIC support staff, and a strict no-substance-use policy, currently supporting approximately 1,000 heroin users in different stages of recovery.
• Plantation Sector Programme Sustainable alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention programme initiated in 1995 with the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), delivered through Regional Plantation Companies and supported by ADB and JBIC funding, with completion in 100 estates during 2007/2009 and ongoing follow-up since 2009.
• Youth Action Network (YAN Sri Lanka) Island-wide youth network and youth wing of ADIC empowering young people aged 15-29 to lead alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention initiatives alongside advocacy for SDGs, NCD prevention, SRHR, democracy, human rights, peace building, and gender equality.
• Library and Information Programme Programme that collects, stores, and disseminates scientific evidence on alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention nationally and internationally, conducting print media analyses in English, Sinhala, and Tamil and supporting the public-library network for community outreach.
• Social Mobilization Programme Community-based intervention programme operating across all Sri Lankan districts to mobilize youth groups, NGOs, CBOs, schools, government structures, and military partners toward alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention at the grassroots level.
• Strategic Intervention Programme Island-wide campaigns and awareness programs designed to identify and neutralize influences promoting alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, creating a social milieu that discourages substance use through public campaigns and policy advocacy.
• Policy Advocacy Programme National-level policy advocacy programme contributing to the formulation and implementation of alcohol and tobacco control policies in Sri Lanka, including the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act, 80% pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs, and contributing to a 34% increase in alcohol taxation by 2024.
• Fact Sheets Regular publications providing data and analysis on alcohol, tobacco, and drug issues in Sri Lanka, available in Sinhala, English, and Tamil for use by researchers, journalists, and community partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% increase in alcohol taxation achieved by 2024 through advocacy efforts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youth Action Network (YAN Sri Lanka)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2019YAN Sri Lanka is the youth wing of ADIC, established on June 10th, 2019. It is a vibrant, island-wide youth network that champions diversity and empowers young people aged 15 to 29. The network focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention alongside advocating for SDGs, NCD prevention, SRHR, Democracy, Human Rights, Peace Building, and Gender Equality.
• Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995The Plantation Sector Programme was initiated in 1995 with PHDT as a pilot project. It was extended to 9 estates in phase I with support from ADB, Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), and the Plantation Development Project of the Ministry of Plantation Industries. Phase II continued with funding by ADB and JBIC.
• Ministry of Plantation IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Plantation Development Project of the Ministry of Plantation Industries supported ADIC's alcohol prevention programs in 100 estates during 2007/2009. ADIC continues follow-up work in the plantation sector since 2009.
• Sri Lanka Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADIC works with the Sri Lanka army, navy and air force on community mobilization and prevention programs targeting military personnel and their families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC): Global network of NGOs advocating for drug policy reform and harm reduction. Comparable to ADIC in its advocacy and policy focus on alcohol/tobacco/drug prevention, but operates at a multi-country, coalition-driven scale rather than a single-country implementation.
• Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): Canadian national body providing evidence-based analysis on substance use. Comparable to ADIC's Library and Information Programme and Print Media Analysis functions, but with a research/policy focus rather than direct community service delivery.
• Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth): State-funded Thai health promotion agency that funds prevention programs including alcohol and tobacco control. Comparable to ADIC in its alcohol/tobacco prevention mandate and use of community mobilization, but operates as a much larger, government-funded platform with broader health scope.

Others

• National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW: Australian academic research centre on drug and alcohol issues. Comparable to ADIC's Library and Information Programme and evidence-gathering functions, but operates as a research institution rather than a service-delivery NGO.

Direct peers

• Alcohol Focus Scotland: Scottish national alcohol prevention charity combining policy advocacy, community education, and direct support services. Comparable to ADIC in its holistic alcohol-focused prevention model combining policy advocacy with community mobilization and youth engagement.
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): US umbrella organization that trains and supports community coalitions to prevent substance abuse. Comparable to ADIC in its community-led, coalition-based prevention model and reliance on grassroots mobilization, though at far larger scale.
• Drug Free Australia: Australian national drug prevention advocacy nonprofit focused on alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug prevention through policy advocacy, community education, and media engagement. Directly comparable to ADIC as a national-level substance abuse prevention NGO operating in a similar regulatory and cultural environment.

Emerging players

• Drug Free America Foundation: US-based prevention nonprofit focused on drug prevention through education, advocacy, and community coalitions. Comparable to ADIC in its prevention-first, abstinence-oriented approach and community mobilization GT motion, though geographically distant.
• Foundation for a Drug-Free World: Global nonprofit producing drug prevention education materials and campaigns (including Truth About Drugs booklets). Comparable to ADIC's Fact Sheets and school presentation programs in its content-driven youth prevention approach.

Regional players

• Health Poverty Action: UK-based international NGO working on health, including substance abuse, in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable to ADIC in its international development approach to public health issues affecting vulnerable populations, though with broader health scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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