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Integrating Smart Monitoring Systems in Urban Drug Abuse Prevention: A Case Study in Jakarta Ismail, Ismail; Felecia, Felecia; Azizah, Anisa Kurniatul; Rahmawati, Diana
West Science Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 3 No. 04 (2025): West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsshs.v3i04.1819

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Drug abuse remains a severe issue in urbanized cities, particularly in Jakarta, where illegal drug trafficking is common despite preventive actions. With this study, the implementation of a Smart Monitoring System (SMS) as an innovative technology to enhance drug abuse prevention is investigated. As a qualitative study, five key informants from law enforcement, policymakers, public health professionals, technologists, and community leaders were interviewed. The findings identify three major benefits of SMS: real-time tracking, improved integration of information, and increased public participation. However, several challenges such as privacy concerns, technological limitations, and resistance from stakeholders need to be addressed to enable an effective rollout. The study recommends the establishment of clear legislative regulations, infrastructure investment, public education campaigns, and inter-agency cooperation for the optimal utilization of SMS in Jakarta. These findings contribute to the technology-based crime prevention literature and provide pragmatic policy lessons for urban drug control policy.
Community-Based Digital Interventions to Combat Drug Abuse in Rural Areas: A Pilot Study in Central Java Ismail, Ismail; Felecia, Felecia; Azizah, Anisa Kurniatul; Rahmawati, Diana
West Science Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 3 No. 04 (2025): West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsshs.v3i04.1820

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Illegal drug addiction remains a significant public health issue in rural areas, which has limited access to prevention and treatment services. This current research examines the possible of community-level digital interventions as a solution for rural drug abuse issues in rural Central Java. Using a qualitative design, the data were collected from in-depth interviews with six key informants like community leaders, health professionals, a digital literacy expert, and a former drug user. Thematic analysis identified that although digital interventions like online counseling, social media campaigns, and mobile apps have the potential for contribution, their success is hindered by low digital literacy, restricted internet access, cultural stigma, and lack of trust in digital platforms. The results underscore the need for community involvement, hybrid intervention models (blending online and offline) and localized content production to improve digital drug prevention efforts. The study concludes that for digital interventions to be effective in rural communities, they must be developed based on local socio-cultural contexts and integrated with existing community support systems.