INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHERS
Vol 4 No 3 (2021): International Journal of Education, information technology and others

A Review of Drug Prevention Program: Implementation in Several Countries

Durrah Athirah Walid (Sultan Idris Education University)
Ahmad Jazimin Jusoh (Sultan Idris Education University)
Siti Zobidah Omar (Universiti Putra Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2021

Abstract

Drug prevention programs implemented need to adhere to the policy in achieving the effectiveness to combat drug abuse among adolescents. Further action to improve the prevention program has to be implemented by the authorities to help the nation in countering the drug problems effectively. This study aims to review drug prevention programs implemented in various countries. The method used in this study will be using the four steps developed by Hamzehgardeshi, Shahhosseini, & Gelehkolaee (2015) that include recognizing the research question, searching methods to point out applicable studies, choosing the study, and lastly charting the information, summarizing, and detailing the results. Results show that there are different drug prevention methods implemented in Malaysia, India, China, Sweden, The United States, Brazil, and Australia. Each drug prevention program has its focuses, techniques, and also limitations. In a nutshell, drug prevention programs conducted in any form of methods need to be ensured their effectiveness in achieving desired objectives.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEIT

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

nternational Journal of Education, information technology and others (IJEIT) ISSN 2623-2324 (Print) ISSN 2654-2528 (Online) is printed in Indonesia and published twice a year (August and December) by peneliti.net collaborate with Indonesian education lecturer associations (ADPPI). IJEIT is dedicated ...