The Age Under 30 Factor:
Since those under age 30 had a 100% failure rate, so perhaps the poor outcome of those from Yang & Lu village could be explained by a high proportion of under 30 with poor family support; however, as the chart showed, at Yang & Lu village, those under 30 only make up a small number.

Christian Exposure Factor:
From the chart, we find that while Maesalong had the highest proportion of those whohad significant contact with Christianity prior to rehabilitation; Yang & Lu  village and Mae Mong Ho have similar proportion.     i.e. the factor of Christian exposure cannot account for the difference in outcome between Yang, Lu village and Mae Mong Ho.  In fact, of the 3 who had significant Christian exposure from Yang & Lu village only 1 had a successful outcome.

Family Support Factor:
This factor has been shown to be significant in influencing the outcome of success; however, in the chart here, it appears again that Yang & Lu village's proportion of those with poor family support is similar to other villages like Mae Mong Ho, Li village etc.  i.e. the poor outcome of Yang & Lu cannot be explained by poor family support. Other factors, e.g. law enforcement, could account for it.

Conclusion:
Arising from the conclusions drawn from the study, Christian exposure and family support are two of the important factors.  This calls to attention two areas of ministry that should be looked into in our drug rehabilitation ministry: 
Firstly, in order to increase the Christian exposure factor, we have to do active evangelism and proclaim  the gospel and preach the Word of God, for faith comes from hearing the Word.  When they come for drug rehabilitation because they are under the conviction of the Holy Spirit, we can expect a successful outcome.
Secondly, related to the issue of family support factor, is the follow up or after care.  The home environment they return to after completing the 6 month in house program is critical.  We have to develop a visitation ministry to perform firstly aftercare, to follow up those who have completed the program at their homes initially perhaps once a month, and then 3 monthly if things goes well;  secondly, while they are still undergoing the in-house program, we should visit their unbelieving spouse or family members and try to bring them to Christ, or if there are other addicts in the family, to arrange for them to come for rehabilitation as well.
Active evangelism as preparatory work, visitation and evangelizing the family during the rehabilitation program, and continual visitation to do aftercare after they complete, will indeed allow us to fulfill the Great Commission more fully, as we minister not only to the drug addict, but his family and village as well, for the glory of God.

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