Considerations for Setting Measures for the Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts under the Narcotics Law Code.

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to study problem related to the recovery and rehabilitation of drug users and 2. to form recommendations for appropriate approaches and legal measures that could improve current legislation regarding the rehabilitation of drug users. This was qualitative research using the documentary research method. The author compiled data from relevant documents including books, textbooks, theses, academic articles, legal research reports and relevant Internet sources from Thailand and other countries. related to the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts Then the information gathered from relevant documents is analyzed in terms of content. The results of the study found that 1) Thailand has set out about the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addict narcotics laws but it does not comprehensively encompass sufficient measures for law enforcement officers or other government officers to shepherd offenders into proper rehabilitation programs. There is still a lack of checks and balances in the performance of duties. Measures are still lacking to address cases of individuals who have been through the recovery process, who are guilty of repeat drug abuse offences, or who are accused of other offences along with narcotics charges, And the treatment and rehabilitation measures for drug addicts have not yet been established. In the case of other offences involved. To give an opportunity to receive treatment and stop being involved with drugs permanently without coming back to repeat the offense and 2) It is deemed appropriate to amend the Drug Code regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts, By requiring the court organization to be The authority to order the delivery of the offender for treatment enact additional legislation on the criteria for determining the fines for those who have undergone treatment or have a history of recidivism; and agrees to amend additional measures concerning the formulation of treatment and rehabilitation measures for drug addicts In case of other offences involved. The accused or defendant must also agree to receive treatment.