The study consisted of the following objectives: 1) to explore context and successful solutions to drug problems in the Kudi Chin community, as well as Buddhist peaceful means of solving drug problems in the community; and 2) to present the guidelines for solving drug problems based on the Buddhist peaceful means of Kudi Chin community. The study used a qualitative research approach to obtain data from the following key informants through in-depth interviews: 1 community leader, 2 community committee members, 3 community members, 1 home police volunteer, and 1 community member who has previously used drugs. The obtained data were analyzed by inducive method.

According to the findings of the study, the reasons of drug use in the community are classified as follows: On society and the environment, namely perpetrators who are not strong enough and are solely concerned with the money they would make from selling drugs, being persuaded by friends, and a lack of care and attention from parents; On the economics, poor education means not earning enough to live, as well as unemployment, which impacts family and community, resulting in problems that cause community members to become involved with drugs. The Buddhist peaceful means as the guidelines for solving drug problems of Kudi Chin community are based on Saṅgahavatthu (the four bases of social solidarity) as follows: 1) Dāna, which refers to giving and sacrificing one’s possessions in order to help others and alleviate their sufferings. When one has more than enough, one can share it with others as long as it does not cause them trouble; 2) Piyavācā, which refers to pleasant speech in order to foster positive relationships; 3) Atthacariyā, which refers to conducting beneficial things to oneself and others; and 4) Samānattatā, which refers to conducting oneself in an equal and even manner. This is the model and process for developing a drug-free society based on Buddhism in order to foster unity in the community.

From exploring the guidelines for solving drug problems based on Buddhist peaceful means in the Kudi Chin community, it is discovered that the community uses the principles of participation and Saṅgahavatthu in solving and preventing drug problems in the community under the leadership of a strong leader and the engagement of every sector concerned in addressing the problem seriously. This includes the following process: 1) Dāna, which means to be truthful and to give individuals who make mistakes a chance; 2) Piyavācā, which refers to friendly and loving conversations, offering a safe space with understanding and hope; 3) Building self-worth and pride through doing something beneficial till one is accepted; and 4) Promoting a volunteer attitude to conduct good actions on a constant basis and serving as a role model for future generations. A body of knowledge from the study is called ‘PROTECT DRUG FOR PEACE’ model which consists of: ‘P’ stands for Protection; ‘R’ stands for Response to problem solving in the community; ‘O’ stands for Organizing the community with loving-kindness and unity; ‘T’ stands for Telling lessons learned from drug problems; ‘E’ stands for Empathetic manner in working together; ‘C’ stands for Communication that is true, useful, timely, and favorable to listeners; and lastly, 'T' stands for Trust as a basis for community relationships and giving individuals who make mistakes another chance to grow themselves and proudly be a member of the community.