Peningkatan Kesadaran dan Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Bahaya Narkoba melalui Program Penyuluhan

Narcotics cases have increased every year. Drug abuse in 2023 in Indonesia amounted to 1.73% or equivalent to 3.3 million Indonesians aged 15-64 years. The drug abuse prevention counseling held in Bulusari Village, Kalipuro Subdistrict, Banyuwangi Regency on July 17, 2024 involved 50 participants from various backgrounds, including youth, students, and the general public. The methods used included interactive counseling and group discussions, with materials on the definition of drugs, their types, side effects, and the social and legal impacts of drug abuse. Evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge and awareness of the dangers of drugs, as well as high enthusiasm in applying the information obtained. The program proved to be effective in increasing understanding and awareness of the dangers of drugs, emphasizing the importance of an educative approach in prevention efforts.