Participation Model for Solving Drug Problems in Broken Families: A Case Study of the Roi Kaen Sarasin Provincial Custer

Abstract

Background and Aims: The family is the source of the formation of habits, thoughts, beliefs, values, and attitudes for families with teenagers, family influence has a direct effect on the development of the child's physical and mental personality. If the family is defective, it will inevitably affect family members. There is a lack of balance in the family, affecting inappropriate personality development, and leading to deviant behavior such as drug addiction, which is a national problem at this moment. This research therefore aims (1) to study the drug problem in divided families in Roi Kaen Sarasin Province. (2) To analyze the causes of the drug problem in broken families in Roi Kaen Sarasin province. (3) To study the impact of the drug problem on broken families in Roi Kaen Sarasin Province. And (4) To present a model for participation in solving drug problems in broken families: a case study of the Roi Kaen Sarasin Province group.

Methodology: Qualitative research with 40 interviews and focus group discussions and thematic analysis and content analysis.

Results: (1) The situation of the drug problem in divided families in Roi Kaen Sarasin province was; (1.1) An increasing number of new addicts are evolving from addicts to dealers. (1.2) People who have undergone drug treatment and are unable to quit and return to using it as before. (1.3) Drug traffickers from neighboring countries are increasingly providing drug services to local drug traffickers. (1.4) There are more new, small drug traffickers. And (1.5) There is the same group of drug traffickers or prisoners who have been released from prison and continue with the same behavior. (2) Causes of drug problems in broken families were (2.1) Arises from knowledge of the situation, (2.2)  Causes of being deceived, (2.3) Causes of illness. Ans (2.4) Other causes: Living in an area where the epidemic is occurring. (3) The impact of drug problems on broken families were (3.1) Effects at the individual and family level or on the addict, (3.2) Effects at the family level of drug users, (3.3) Impact on society and community, (3.4) National impact. And (4) a model for participation in solving drug problems in broken families were (4.1) Identification of families at risk, (4.2) Creating a support network, (4.3) Creating learning projects. (4.4) Cooperation with experts, (4.5) Defensive strategy planning, (4.6) Access to treatment, (4.7) Empowering families, and (4.8) Long-term support.

Conclusion: The results highlight alarming shifts in drug issues within broken families, including rising addiction-turned-dealing, treatment relapses, and increased involvement of foreign traffickers. Causes range from ignorance to environmental influences. These problems extend beyond families, affecting society and the nation. Effective community intervention is crucial, focusing on risk identification, support networks, education, expert collaboration, and sustained support for families to combat these challenges.