Success Mechanisms and Factors Affecting Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts with Community Participation: A Case Study in Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: The country is impacted by the drug problem in many ways. Impact on the nation's reputation and security. influence on the management of public affairs. The idea that drug users and addicts are seen as "patients" is a human nature that legal policies aimed at solving the drug problem start to take into consideration. This research aims to (1) study the mechanisms for rehabilitation of drug addicts in Thailand. (2) study factors affecting the success of drug addiction rehabilitation with community participation.

Methodology: The researcher used document review (Documentary Research) with in-depth interviews to process the process of community-based drug addiction rehabilitation. and use the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to study factors affecting success.

Results: The results of the study found that (1) The mechanism of success in the rehabilitation process for drug addicts involves community participation. This arises from the role of the community as an important factor. There must be a common opinion that this is an important problem that should be solved. Coordinate with various agencies involved to help with screening Evaluate and diagnose problems to receive rehabilitation treatment. and following up with social assistance after rehabilitation There is a drive for drug work in the community. Meet to discuss and follow up on work regularly. To find a solution to the problem. (2) Factors that contribute to the success of rehabilitation in the community. There are a total of 8 factors. Results from the stepwise analysis study found that the role of support from the community is a factor. The highest priority is 17 percent because support from the community will be a very important part that provides opportunities for relevant agencies, including government agencies, the private sector, and civil society networks. Participate in acknowledging problems and creating solutions to problems together. Followed by: Factors involved in the treatment process (16 percent), support mechanism factors for each sector (15 percent), government policy support factors (13 percent), drug addiction rehabilitation process factors (11 percent), legal factors Drug-related factors (10 percent), success indicators (9 percent) and implementation time factors (9 percent)

Conclusion: The study concludes that community involvement is critical to the success of drug rehabilitation, emphasizing the need for regular follow-up sessions and coordinated efforts between various agencies. Important success factors include community support (17%), treatment process participation (16%), and industry support networks (15%).