Sarayut Boonchaiphanitwattana

Dr. Sarayut Boonchaiphanitwattana is the Director of the National Institute for Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation in Thailand. With over 36 years of experience in addressing drug addiction issues, he advocates for the 'Harm Reduction' approach, which focuses on treating drug users as patients rather than criminals. His work emphasizes the importance of community involvement in rehabilitation, aiming to reintegrate individuals back into society while also addressing the public health aspect of drug addiction.