The Reform and Prospects of Compulsory Drug Rehabilitation Programmes in China

Xiaozheng Lei

doi:10.4236/chnstd.2019.83012

Abstract

Globally, the prevalence of drugs has become a major problem. Rehabilitation and correction programmes are experiencing great difficulties. In Sichuan province of China, two comparative modes, namely “Blue Lotus Home” and “Green Return Home” have been established, and are both aiming at assisting the drug users to restore their normal families and community lives. Both of the modes help to reduce the compulsory nature of rehabilitation programmes. Our experiences show that such reforms demand multi-level contributions from a society; in addition, it is also important to give respect to basic human rights and to provide professional services accordingly. Further contributions are required in terms of legal aid and psychological counselling to drug users.

Highlights

At present, the work of drug prevention is experiencing severe difficulties in China
In Sichuan province of China, two comparative modes, namely “Blue Lotus Home” and “Green Return Home” have been established, and are both aiming at assisting the drug users to restore their normal families and community lives
Both of the two models discussed here namely the “Blue Lotus Home” and “Green Return Home” operated in Sichuan province, show exactly how they have diluted the compulsory aspect of their programmes

Summary

Introduction

The work of drug prevention is experiencing severe difficulties in China. Compulsory detention raises concerns on human rights issues as it may threaten the health of detainees, such as an increased susceptibility of detainees to contract HIV and tuberculosis infections This statement played an important role in promoting the reform of China’s drug rehabilitation centres and so to promote human rights protection. In China, various factors such as the disparate development processes and inadequate supports in different regions still play an role in the retaining of compulsory treatment This is especially the case for those repeat drug users and those who are infected with HIV after drug use. The drug rehabilitation programme in Sichuan has adopted two models to reduce the compulsory elements, called “The Blue Lotus Home” and “The Green Return Home” respectively Both have been evaluated as bringing positive results. The Beijing Normal University research group paid its second visit to gather experience and to establish a theoretical foundation for such approaches

Reform and Effect of “Blue Lotus Home” Model

Integration with Community Service: “Green Return Home” Model

Prospects of the Reform

Findings

Conclusion