Community development through the strength of an esprit de corps shared by members of the community is the main key to ensure a society is free from social ills. However, it is undeniable that the prosperity currently enjoyed has taught society to become apathetic to their surroundings, and even have a negative stigma towards members with a dark past. Therefore, this chapter focuses on the importance of an esprit de corps as a significant mechanism to provide support for community members involved in drug addiction to prevent their relapse. This esprit de corps is based on Ibnu Khaldun’s Theory of Asabiyyah. Issues of drug addiction in rural areas are also discussed. Next, emphasis is given to discussion on the social support factor through community esprit de corps that further encourages more strategic and sustainable community development programmes.

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Community Development Through Esprit de Corps in Overcoming Inclination to Relapse on Drug Addiction

  • Siti Nor Azhani Mohd Tohar,
  • Asbah Razali,
  • Mohd Azmir Mohd Nizah,
  • Nur Azah Razali

摘要

Community development through the strength of an esprit de corps shared by members of the community is the main key to ensure a society is free from social ills. However, it is undeniable that the prosperity currently enjoyed has taught society to become apathetic to their surroundings, and even have a negative stigma towards members with a dark past. Therefore, this chapter focuses on the importance of an esprit de corps as a significant mechanism to provide support for community members involved in drug addiction to prevent their relapse. This esprit de corps is based on Ibnu Khaldun’s Theory of Asabiyyah. Issues of drug addiction in rural areas are also discussed. Next, emphasis is given to discussion on the social support factor through community esprit de corps that further encourages more strategic and sustainable community development programmes.