The impact of i-Pulih model toward methamphetamine clients recovery in Puspen Tampin, Melaka, Malaysia

The i-Pulih model is one of the interventions introduced to the individuals with drug addiction problems in 2020 that provides treatment and rehabilitation programs including biological, psychological, spiritual and social component. This study aims to identify the impact of i-Pulih model toward methamphetamine client’s recovery that still regarded as a new venture in Malaysia. In addition, Selangor was chosen to be the pioneer in the digitization system of client management using an application of i-Pulih. Therefore, it is very important for researchers to identify the impact of the i-Pulih model on methamphetamine addicts in Malaysia as methamphetamine clients dominate rehabilitation centres in Malaysia. This study uses interpretive phenomenology approach, in-depth interviews as a means of gathering information that will involve seven methamphetamine addicts from Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik (PUSPEN) Tampin, Melaka. The findings showed that there was an impact of the i-Pulih model among clients in the dimension of self-efficacy and social interaction. The dimension of self-efficacy is demonstrating in term of self-alternative and selfregulation to facing recovery challenge. Meanwhile in social interaction, there was a reduction of anti-social behaviour, being socially selective, and confidence to socialize. Researchers suggested future research must provide a more in-depth analysis on the effectiveness of i-Pulih model in term of self-efficacy and social interactions during aftercare treatment. Expectantly, the effectiveness of i-Pulih model stay relevant as a current intervention in the synthetic drug abuse in line with the major focus of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development vision.