The Implementation Guidelines for Harm reduction In Thailand Narcotics Code Act 2564 B.E.

Abstract

The research article aims to study the implementation guidelines for Harm reduction In Thailand Narcotics Code Act 2021 B.E. This research uses qualitative research methods, which are divided into 3 parts. Part 1. is to study and collect information on Documentary review from books, textbooks, documents, research results, academic articles, meeting minutes, laws, announcements. and Acts that relate to drug addiction rehabilitation in Thailand from the past to rehabilitation under the Narcotics Code Act 2564 B.E. Part 2. interviews doctors, nurses, or practitioners related to the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts. Part 3. In-depth interview with experts and rehabilitation psychologists, as non-profit organizations. The study found that the Implementation guidelines for reducing the harm of drugs are different. Among various organizations in Definitions policies and guidelines resulting in diversity and misunderstandings. Most of the problems are caused by attitudes and communication, which cause stigma against drug or drug users so that society accepts and sees drug or drug users as real patients. Therefore, all sectors must integrate together to achieve clearer results while pushing drug users to return to being part of society according to the policy. "The addict is the patient" to undergo treatment. Prevention in various groups at all levels using the community as a base is called Community Lam Rak or CBTx (Community Based Treatment and Rehabilitation)