The Regulation of Drug Abusers Rehabilitation in the Legal System of Indonesia

Abstract

This article examines the regulations governing the rehabilitation process for novice users, victims of drug abuse, and addicts within the Indonesian legal framework. This research aims to analyze and develop a legal framework regarding legal situations involving inexperienced users, individuals who are addicted, and drug abusers in the current context, as well as conceptualizing the meaning of narcotics rehabilitation in the context of the Indonesian legal system. The chosen research methodology requires a qualitative approach by utilizing secondary sources such as normative and empirical legal materials. This study shows that the regulatory framework regarding the rehabilitation process for novice users, drug addiction victims and addicts in the Indonesian legal system is currently still not comprehensive. The application of the legal framework in justice processes involving individuals who are inexperienced users, drug addicts, or drug abusers can be achieved through an approach that prioritizes rehabilitation. The formulation of the concept of optimal narcotics rehabilitation within the framework of the Indonesian legal system includes the elimination of discriminatory practices in accessing rehabilitation assessments. This concept ensures that all individuals involved in drug abuse and addiction are given the same rights, precisely the principle of legal equality, during the rehabilitation eligibility evaluation process. By adopting a comprehensive perspective, ensuring adequate availability, and fostering solid inter-agency cooperation, rehabilitation is expected to serve as an appropriate strategy to facilitate the recovery of those struggling with drug abuse.