Dug Commission books in a surplus at the financial years end in 1999.

The NDC was left with $72,739 when they tallied their accounts at the end of March.

The situation is in stark contrast to the previous year which saw them in the red some $202,137.00. Following that, Government increased the annual grant to the organisation by some $697,000 bringing it to $1,897,000.

The 1999 report marked the fifth anniversary of the organisation's existence and Chief Executive Officer, Derek Binns, claimed that it "has successfully navigated the strains of early development and is now entering a more mature era'' where, "a more seasoned NDC can build.'' Formed to help reduce the problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse in Bermuda, the NDC carries out its function by formulating policies and priorities and by coordinating and supporting public and private programmes dealing with substance abuse and its prevention.

Programme costs of the NDC amounted to over a million dollars in 1999, standing at $1,239,887.

While salaries of the seven employees was half a million and administrative costs, $290,089.

The report also notes a commitment of $31,000 to CADA's Prevention Resource Centre and $20,000 to the Salvation Army's counsellor in training programme.