Nearly 50 Sri Lankans die every day due to alcohol and drug use, the Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre (ADIC) has revealed. ADIC Executive Director Sampath D. Seram said that the toll reflected a growing public health crisis linked to substance abuse. 237 billion, compared with alcohol excise revenue of Rs. According to the Department of Excise, alcohol excise revenue for 2024 is projected at Rs. Historical data shows a steady rise in excise revenue from Rs.