DEVELOPING A PROCESS TO STRENGTHEN DRUG IMMUNITY FOR YOUTH BY ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITIES IN CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE

Abstract

     This research aims to 1) study the drug addiction problem and the need for drug prevention immunity building; 2) develop a drug prevention immunity building process through community participation; and 3) present a drug prevention immunity building process for youth through community participation in Chachoengsao Province. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The sample consisted of 400 community leaders, community members, and Self-Defense and Development Volunteers (SDDVs) residing in Chachoengsao Province. Key informants included 13 community leaders, 373 community members, and 14 SDDVs. The sample size was determined using Taro Yama ne's formula with a margin of error of 0.05. The research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Data was analyzed using basic statistics: frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Qualitative research was also conducted. Using in-depth interviews.

The research findings revealed that:

1. The level of drug abuse problems and the need for drug prevention and immunity building among youth in Chachoengsao Province is high.


2. The development of drug prevention and immunity building processes for youth through community participation in Chachoengsao Province is at a moderate level.


3. The presentation of drug prevention and immunity building processes for youth using Buddhist principles is at a high level.