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Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window expected to peak by 2030 oKers a historic opportunity for national advancement. However, realizing this potential depends heavily on the capacity of the younger generation to stay healthy, productive, and free from the threat of drug abuse.

Substance use, including cannabis (known locally as marijuana/dagga) use, remains a major global public health concern. Cannabis use among adolescents is associated with significant harms associated with physical health, neurophysiological development, mental health, traffic injuries and violence.

This presentation will explore how culturally adaptable, evidence-based prevention programs rooted in school and family setting can be scaled across borders to address substance use and mental health challenges in diverse, low resource communities.

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024. 

Moderator: Goodman Sibeko (⚑ South Africa) - ISSUP

Presentations: 

Olga Katsiokali - Receptive group music therapy “Guided Imagery and Music” in the Therapeutic Community KETHEA...

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 27th of June, 2024. 

Moderator: Ms. Isabella Araujo (⚑ United States) - OAS/CICAD

Presentations:

Isabella Araujo - Engaging Youth in Substance Use Prevention

Novia Carter & Drusilla Blinker - Bridg...