An anti-drug education program conducted at SMK Graha Madina Singosari, Malang, has successfully increased students’ awareness of the dangers of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and addictive drugs (NAPZA). The community service initiative was led by Nailis Syifa, Engrid Juni Astuti, M. Artabah Muchlisin, and Uhai’atun Nisa’ Nazliza from Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang and published in 2026 in the Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB). The program highlights the growing urgency of preventive education as drug abuse among adolescents continues to rise globally and in Indonesia.
The researchers explained that teenagers are among the most vulnerable groups to drug abuse because adolescence is marked by major biological, psychological, and social changes. Exposure to peer pressure, identity exploration, and external influences increases the risk of risky behavior, including narcotics use. According to data cited in the study, drug abuse in Indonesia affected 1.73 percent of the population aged 15–64 in 2023, making prevention efforts a national priority.
The program targeted students at SMK Graha Madina, a vocational school in Singosari that offers training in automotive engineering, visual communication design, accounting, and office management. Because many students participate in fieldwork practice outside the school environment, researchers considered them more exposed to negative social influences, including drugs and juvenile delinquency.
The educational intervention was conducted through an interactive and participatory approach. Activities included socialization sessions, counseling, group discussions, quizzes, and myth-versus-fact games related to narcotics. Students also completed pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in understanding before and after the sessions.
Educational materials covered:
- Definitions and types of narcotics and addictive substances
- Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual impacts of drug abuse
- Indonesian laws regulating narcotics misuse
- Prevention strategies for teenagers and school communities
The program involved 56 students from different classes who were expected to become anti-drug ambassadors in their schools and neighborhoods. Participant demographics showed that 62 percent were male students and 38 percent female students. Most participants came from families working in the private sector, trading, government service, and the military.
During the discussions, students actively asked questions about addiction recovery and prevention strategies. The research team explained that overcoming drug dependency requires comprehensive interventions, including medical treatment, psychological counseling, family support, and community-based rehabilitation. Life skills such as stress management and resisting peer pressure were also identified as essential in preventing relapse among adolescents.
The study found a clear improvement in students’ knowledge and attitudes toward drug prevention after the educational sessions. Researchers observed that students became more confident in identifying myths and facts surrounding narcotics and demonstrated stronger motivation to avoid drug abuse. Interactive learning methods were considered highly effective in increasing adolescent health literacy related to NAPZA.
At the end of the program, students wrote personal hopes and commitments on a “hope tree,” expressing their desire for a brighter future free from drugs. According to the researchers, this activity reflected the development of positive attitudes and long-term awareness among participants.
The researchers emphasized that sustainable drug prevention programs require collaboration between schools, families, communities, law enforcement agencies, and the National Narcotics Agency. They also recommended the use of information technology and community-based educational strategies as long-term solutions to reduce drug abuse among Indonesian youth.
The study concluded that school-based anti-drug education not only improves students’ understanding of narcotics but also encourages them to become active agents of prevention within their communities. The formation of anti-drug student cadres was identified as an effective and sustainable preventive strategy against adolescent drug abuse.
Author Profiles
- Nailis Syifa – Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang; specializes in adolescent health education and community health promotion.
- Engrid Juni Astuti – Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang.
- M. Artabah Muchlisin – Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang.
- Uhai’atun Nisa’ Nazliza – Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang.
Research Source
Syifa, N., Astuti, E. J., Muchlisin, M. A., & Nazliza, U. N. (2026). Education on the Dangers of Drugs (Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Other Additives) for Vocational High School Students. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bestari (JPMB), Vol. 5 No. 4, April 2026, pp. 335–344.
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