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Regulation and Decriminalisation of Illegal Substances in Thailand

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Psychoactive substances – chemical compounds which can alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and behaviors may be liable to misuse and cause addiction. Internationally, many strategies have been implemented in order to limit the supply and demand of illegal substances, with a wide variation at the country level. Thailand is an upper-middle income country in Southeast Asia. Since 2015, Thai authorities and policymakers have instituted many changes to the legal controls on illegal drugs. The aim of this review was to summarise the history of drug control and regulation in Thailand, focusing on opioids (including Kratom), methamphetamines and cannabis, and the outcome of recent strategies. Recent measures towards decriminalising substance use disorders are also discussed.

Source: Journal of Health Science and Medical Research

DOI: 10.31584/jhsmr.201943

Authors: Rasmon Kalayasiri, Teerayuth Rungnirundorn, Robert Ali, John Marsden

Institutions: Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The University of Adelaide, King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Law and Policy

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2919821131

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Cites: 9

Cited by: 3

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