CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP FACTORS AFFECTING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR DRUG PREVENTION AND SOLUTIONS ON THE NORTH-EASTERN BORDER

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the relationships of factors affecting the community empowerment for drug prevention and solutions in the North-Eastern border. This research used a mixed method. A quantitative research approach had an analytical unit at the village level amount 385 villages in 7 districts from 7 provinces of the North-Eastern border. The qualitative research was conducted by interviewing 6 experts and experienced drug professionals. The results found that the factors namely sense of community, public participation, social capital, and transformational leadership had a direct and indirect positive influence on the community empowerment for drug prevention and solution in the North-Eastern border. Therefore, The public sector should focus on increasing people’s sense of community and sense of ownership of the local area and the problems. This also included creating mutual trust, building trust for the leader, developing their feeling of homogeneity and security to incorporate news and information that can be considered important in addressing drug problems in border areas. Furthermore, the public sector should be motivated to take part in the operation for a truly inclusive purpose.