Investigating the Online Game-based and Group-Based Flipped Online Learning of Drug Abuse Prevention on Learning Achievement Among Grade 10 Students in Bangkok, Thailand

This study was examined the effect of the online Game-based learning versus the Group-Based Flipped Classroom online learning experiences about drug abuse prevention on the learning achievement among grade 10 students in Bangkok, Thailand. Classroom action research was implemented among grade 10 students at high school in Bangkok selected through purposive. Two comparable classrooms were assigned to either the online game-based learning or group-based flipped online learning for 2 weeks. The instruments employed in the study consisted of: (1) a flipped classroom model with online group investigation, (2) an online game-based model as individual learning, (3) the learning achievement—drug abuse prevention cognitive test. Independent t-test was analyzed to test the effectiveness of the two interventions. It revealed there was a significant difference in the learning achievement of drug abuse prevention given to those who were exposed to online game-based learning and those who were exposed to group-based flipped classroom online learning (t= 3.945, n1= 43, n2= 39, p= 0.000). From the study, high school students who were exposed to the online game-based learning performed better to those exposed to group-based flipped classroom online learning. Teachers are to encourage students to use individual learning to improve performance.

Beyond effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Program (10-14): a scoping RE-AIM-based review

A scoping review, based on the RE-AIM framework, was conducted to analyze evidence of reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Strengthening Families Program (10-14), a preventive family-based substance abuse program for adolescents. Sixty-five articles were included. The results disclosed that effectiveness, implementation, and maintenance at the individual-level were the most evaluated aspects, while reach, maintenance at the setting-level, and adoption were the least investigated aspects. Positive effects on drug abuse prevention and protective parenting factors were found in the U.S. studies. Likewise, Latin American studies have shown the improvement of parenting practices. However, European studies have produced mixed results, with predominantly null effects on substance abuse. The implementation quality was high. There is no available evidence of adoption and maintenance at the setting-level by the organizations that implemented it. New studies must examine the reach, adoption, and sustainability of the program to lay foundations for its future use as an instrument of public policies.

Peer Education Intervention to Promote Drug Abuse Prevention among Secondary Schools Students

Drug abuse is a worldwide serious health problem. Peer education is an effective method in preventing risky behaviors and educating teens about drug abuse. Aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of peer education intervention to promote drug abuse prevention among secondary schools students. Methods: a quasi-experimental research design was used. A multi-stage random sample selection of six secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Technical Education was utilized. A convenience sample of 1200 students was selected from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades of the selected schools at Shebin El kom, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Instruments: (1) Sociodemographic data questionnaire; (2) Basic knowledge of students about drug abuse questionnaire; (3) Attitudes of the students toward drug abuse prevention assessment questionnaire and; (4) Self-efficacy of students about drug abuse prevention questionnaire. Results: the mean age of the studied students in both study and control groups were (16.14 ± 1.08 &15.96 ± 1.01) respectively. There were statistically significant differences between study and control group in the total mean score of knowledge about drug abuse post intervention (12.39 ±1.72 & 6.88 ± 1.35; P value .000) compared to pre-intervention (6.95 ± 2.14 & 6.72 ± 2.19; P 0 .535). There was a statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding students' attitudes toward drug abuse post intervention (160.98 ± 11.72 & 75.55 ± 13.35; P 0.000) compared to pre-intervention (77.53 ± 12.14 & 75.89 ± 11.19; P 0.735). Finally, there was a statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding students' self efficacy about drug abuse prevention post intervention (11.84 ± 1.92 & 8.18 ± 1.55; P 0.000) compared to pre-intervention (8.89 ± 3.14 & 7.99 ± 1.92; P 0.598). Conclusions: the findings of the current study suggest that peer education intervention has a positive effect and significantly enhances knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes of secondary school students toward drug abuse. Recommendation: Peer education intervention as a school-based prevention programs is an appropriate model to be implemented for drug abuse prevention among school students.

Family’s Role in Helping Drug Abuser Recovery Process

Background: The National Narcotics Board or Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN) survey results found the prevalence of drug abuse in 2015 amount 42,900 people, and an increase of 20.84% in 2016, which amounted to 51,840 people. As a result of drug abuse, drug abusers often experience health problems both physically and mentally due to the influence of drugs or the environment that makes drug abusers depressed. One of the health treatments for drug abusers that can be done to motivate drug abusers is to provide family support. The family is a source of social support because, in family relationships, mutual trust is created. Objective: This research was conducted to determine how the family’s role based on Kroenke helped to recover the health of drug abusers from deciding to stop drug abuse. The government can later consider this research’s benefits in creating a family-based drug abuse prevention and recovery program. Methods: This study uses a review of international articles. The articles used are twenty articles published in the last ten years. Result: Research shows that the family’s role in helping recovering drug users’ health drug users’ health is different but still has the same goal. Support provided is based on the cause of individuals to commit drug abuse. Support could be provided in the form of assessment support, instrumental, informational, and social. A good family role’s functioning makes the recovery process more effective because an addict will feel motivated by their support. Conclusion: The research conducted that the family’s role is essential for the recovery of the health of drug addicts, providing a stimulus for change to stop drug abuse. The family’s ability and function in explaining the addict’s self-control varies according to how the response and the intensity of family support provided to the addict.

The Empowerment of Dasa Wisma as Partners in the Prevention and Control of Drug Abuse in Teenagers in Ratu Agung Sub-District of Bengkulu City

Teenagers are a vulnerable demographic with regards to the risk of becoming drug users. The high levels of drug abuse at a young age in Indonesia are a growing source of concern. Effective drug abuse prevention needs to start with primary prevention by individuals, families, groups and communities. This study evaluates the empowerment of Dasa Wisma and the homestead program, to identify the influence of the empowerment of Dasa Wisma through partnership on the effectiveness of anti-drug cadres and families in the Ratu Agung Sub-district of Bengkulu City. This research type is quantitative with quasi-experimental design. The design used was pre-test and post-test with control group design (quasi-experiment with control). While the treatment group who felt empowered counted 34.78%, the control group only 12.5% felt empowered, with P value = 0.00. The empowerment of Dasa Wisma affects knowledge, attitude, perception, religiosity, use of spare time, peer group, family harmony and family communication with value P = 0.00. It also affects the liveliness of anti-drug cadres with a value of P = 0.008. Dasa Wisma affects the family activeness in the prevention and control of drugs in teenagers with a value of P = 0.00. Conclusion: it can be concluded that the empowerment of Dasa Wisma as a partner in Ratu Agung sub-district of Bengkulu affects the prevention and tackling of drug abuse in teenagers, either by anti-drug cadres or by family. Keywords: Empowerment, Dasa Wisma, partner, drugs

The Influence of Family Support and Self Esteem of the Drug Abuse Prevention on Senior High School

The aims of the study are to analyse influence of family support and self esteem on the prevention of drug abuse. The method of the study is quantitative method, using descriptive type. The population of the study are 2453 students, they are from senior high school of SMAN 1, 2, and 5 South Bengkulu, the sample are 301 students which is choose using proportional stratified random sampling technique, and the instrument used was questionnaire. The result of the study states that there is a significant relationship of family support and self esteem of the drug abuse prevention senior high school of SMAN 1, 2, and 5 South Bengkulu are 10,6%. The implication of the study can be use for making counseling quidance program of SMAN 1, 2, and 5 South Bengkulu.

Development of Group Counseling Service Guidelines for Increasing Student Religiosity in Drug Abuse Prevention

The problem of abusing Nakoba among Vocational High School students tends to increase, and the implementation of group guidance has not yet touched religious attachments (Religiosity) as its source. This study aims to formulate a group guidance service guide in increasing religiosity for drug abuse prevention uses Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE approach. The research subjects were students and school counselors in vocational high schools. Data were collected qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitative data were collected through a religiosity questionnaire in drug abuse prevention. In comparison, qualitative data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed with statistics. Based on the study results, it was found that the guidance of group guidance services in increasing religiosity to prevent drug abuse was valid, practical, and useful.

The Elos Program for drug abuse prevention: repercussions in the daily life of schools

Resumo Discutem-se repercussões da implementação do Programa Elos de prevenção ao uso abusivo de drogas (Ministério da Saúde, 2013-2017) quanto à alteração de relações de assujeitamento, isolamento e desrespeito presentes no cotidiano escolar. Acompanhou-se em três escolas da região metropolitana de São Paulo a implementação do programa que é uma parceria entre professores e profissionais da saúde na realização de um jogo entre equipes de alunos. Foram realizados cinco grupos focais e nove entrevistas individuais com professores, profissionais de saúde, coordenadores pedagógicos e gestores de escola; e 20 grupos com oito a dez alunos de seis a oito anos de idade por grupo. A análise qualitativa deu visibilidade a mudanças nas relações institucionais intensificadas por práticas de grupalidade, repactuação permanente e por processos de implicação de si – de professores e de alunos – instaurados pela prática do jogo, com efeitos sobre a ampliação da potência para aprender.