The Model of Participation Community Based Treatment and Rehabilitation (CBTx) in Phon District, Khon Kaen Province.

Abstract

This study is an action research conducted through participatory management to develop a community-based drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation model in Phon District, Khon Kaen Province. The sample size of 40 participants, including community leaders and representatives of relevant government agencies. The research was conducted from August-December,2024. Data collection tools included questionnaires and interviews. The statistics used are percentage, mean, standard deviation, maximum, minimum, Paired t-test, and content analysis. The research results found that the development of the drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation model with community participation is as follows: 1) Coordination of all sectors, 2) Integration of operations in the area, 3) Drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation activities with community participation, and 4) Follow-up and support after treatment. The development process has 5 steps: 1) Creating family and community participation, 2) Planning operations by joint decision-making, 3) Joint treatment and rehabilitation operations according to roles and responsibilities, 4) Joint follow-up and evaluation, and 5) Long-term care after treatment. Participatory management before the operation had an average score of 3.4. After the operation, it increased to 4.3, which was statistically significantly different (p-value<0.001). The results of the model development found that the drug addict group changed to the user group at 78.8 percent. Therefore, the community should be encouraged to participate and continuously monitor and evaluate the results in solving the drug problem in accordance with the community context for sustainable problem solving.