The antidrug campaign seems to be getting more intensive support from the police as drug abuse problems become more serious. There are now an estimated four million drug addicts nationwide and some Rp 800 billion is spent daily just on drugs. The Jakarta Post talked to several city residents about the issue and their response to the police attempts.

Syifa, 21, is a student at a private university in South Jakarta, majoring in tourism. She lives in Tebet, South Jakarta, with her family:

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