Abstract

Objective : To determine the factors leading to abstinence substance abuse by SWOT matrix analysis.

Methods : A descriptive design was used with systemic random sampling of 164 people with substance dependence. 40 substance abuse users and 40  relatives qualified and convenient sampling were interviewed in depth. The instruments used in this study consisted of a set of questionnaires including demographic data and factors related to substance dependence the data was analyzed for descriptive statistical content .

Results :

The result of the study indicated that the personal strength and opportunity to abstain in high level. Whereas, the weakness and threaten factor indicated that people who were at the middle level (quantitative) and at the lower level (qualitative) suggested an increased possibility to abstain or a decrease chance to be substance dependent. SWOT matrix analysis found that the strength factor was knowledge focusing on self-control, social skills and self-awareness all of which were combined with stress management techniques and contingency management. In terms of caregivers, factors affect the possibility of abstinence or substance dependency were love, warmness, understanding, and acceptance of family and society.

Conclusion : The study illustrates the personal strength and opportunity of abstinence in high level thus the need for model to relapse prevention. Health care team must to support the substance abusers  to maintain  abstinence

Key  words :         Substance Dependence, Substance abstinence, SWOT Matrix analysis.

* Faculty of Nursing,Thammasat University** Thanyarak Institute