Abstract: This study aims to identify relapse factors and explore strategies to cope with relapse among observation cases, analyze and improve the current treatment and rehabilitation programs in community. Qualitative study based on Hermeneutic Method which is interpreting text was used. Purposive sampling of 20 research subjects from observation cases and 5 research subjects; staff of National Antidrugs Agency (NADA) were involved. Four types of research instruments were used in frame to fulfil Triangulation Method; interview, observation, questionnaires and documents analysis. 20 research subjects were interviewed individually and their answers were recorded. 5 research subjects of NADA staff were involved in the questionnaires. Data from the questionnaires was collected from the staff of NADA. Observation was done by visiting the research subjects at their homes through ‘Home Visit’ programs. Observation was done for a period of one year. Data from documents analysis; Inmates Valuation of Recovery Performance Report (IVRPR) was collected from Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centres (CCRC). The findings highlighted that the dominant factors contributing to relapse is peer influence; 25 (29%) and their own attitude; 21 (24%) research subjects. The findings also outlines the dominant effectiveness of drug treatment and rehabilitation programs has a change in attitude; 30(25%) and forget misuse of drugs; 24 (20%) research subjects. The findings also shows the dominant improvement is to increase more recovery programs; 31 (27%) and create more job opportunities; 22 (19%) research subjects and the dominant prevention strategy is to make them stronger physically and mentally; 14 (24%) and increase faith in God; 13 (22%) research subjects. The implication of this study shows that the government through lead agency, NADA and the parties responsible should take proper action to prevent relapse rate among observation cases and ensure the process of recovery is maintained effectively throughout the observation period in community.
Keywords: relapse, observation cases, treatment and rehabilitation program, community, Hermeneutic approach.
Title: Relapse Factors and Strategies to Cope With Relapse Among Observation Cases in Community
Author: Uthayasoorian Shanmugam, Dr. Suppiah Nachiappan, Dr. Ramlah Binti Jantan
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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