Bangkok: The government moves forward with guidelines for bringing 100,000 drug addicts who have been ordered to be put on probation by the court into the treatment process. Ministry of Public Health prepares to bring in doctors and public health officials to solve drug addiction problems. that are still in the village-community urgently within 90 days Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that according to Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister places importance on solving the drug problem in all dimensions. As for the treatment of drug addicts, which the Prime Minister has ordered to provide complete care, Most recently today (18 May 2024) Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, along with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice and those involved. Participated in a meeting to discuss guidelines for managing the 100,000 drug addicts who were ordered to be put on probation by the court. In accordance with the spirit of the Narcotics Code But they were not told to enter the treatment process. This is a pending problem now in the past 3 - 4 years. If not treated, problems may occur. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said: Today's meeting discussed together with the conclusion that all 100,000 drug addicts will be brought into the treatment process with relevant agencies in several ministries, such as the Ministry of Justice. Ministry of Public Health Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defense which must be discussed and planned to work together especially the governors of each province As for the process, if the court orders you to receive treatment Legal matters must be discussed. Adjust or add to the operation section. So that the work in the justice process is complete. For addicts who are addicted to drugs Previously, the court ordered probation but did not enter treatment because it was under the jurisdiction of the district court. The investigating officer used a single sheet of paper to send to the court. As a result, all 100,000 addicts still live in villages and various communities. Therefore, it is necessary to urgently solve this problem. which will be led by doctors and public health officials The period is set to be 3 months or 90 days. In this regard, there are 100,000 such addicts. Not all red or orange eaters Most of them were green level eaters. There will be a screening process. The green addicts will be treated by society. Those who consume red and orange must be treated with drugs. The Minister of Public Health expects that there should be no problem in the matter of personnel to carry out this work. As for the case of a person who takes 1 pill, the Minister of Public Health also stated that a person who takes 1 pill voluntarily goes for treatment. You don't have to go to court. But you must be able to tell who you bought the medicine from. In order for the police to investigate and expand the results of the arrest. and continue to seize assets according to law 'This government gives importance to and awareness of drug problem s No less than the economic problems of the people. The addict must be a patient. And when addicts are cured, they must be returned to their families with dignity. and be able to pursue a career without ever taking drugs again Emphasize that the Prime Minister and the government attach utmost importance to this issue. So that the family institution of the country will become strong again,' said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. Source: Thai News Agency