Community-Based Participatory Management of Drug Abuse Prevention in Bangkok : Case Study in Suanluang District

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study the community-based participatory
management in preventing drug abuse in Suanluang District, Bangkok The data were
collected from 40 participants through in-depth interviews. After analyzing the collected
data, the results revealed as follows: 1) the spread of drug abuse among the youngsters
was more rapid, and many government agencies and all community members involved in
the management process to prevent drug abuse. 2)The supportsof the government did not
meet theneedsof the community. Also, the management process was lacked of continuity,
coordination, and guidelines. Moreover, the team members were lack of knowledge and
skills in drug abuse management. 3) For the community-based participatory management
and prevention guidelines for drug abuse problem, a sustainable community development
plan was developed byanalyzing problems, gatheringhumanresources, budgets,equipment
and tools properly. In addition, spiritual and religious played a major part in changing drug
users’ attitudes and behaviors inorder totreat and keep them away from drugs. All activities
were mainly operated by the people in the community with supports of the government.