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Addictive substances are prevalent world-wide, and their use presents a substantial and persistent public health problem. A wide range of digital interventions to decrease use and negative consequences thereof have been explored, differing...

Objectives: This study systematically reviewed research on the utilization of chatbot-related technologies for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of various substance uses, including alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.

Methods: Foll...

The article reports on an NIH-supported clinical trial showing that an artificial intelligence (AI)–based screening tool for opioid use disorder (OUD) can improve hospital outcomes without reducing quality of care. Embedded in the...

The study examines whether artificial intelligence can reliably predict the use of specific substances in Finland, including cannabis, ecstasy, amphetamine, cocaine and non-prescribed medicines. Using data from the 2022 Finnish National...

This presentation was featured at Indonesia 2025, on the 17.09.2025.

BACKGROUND: Nigeria is one of the countries in the world severely impacted by synthetic drug production and use, yet lacks fundamental understanding of the synthetic drug market, how many people use, and how much they use. AIMS: The aims of...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025

Moderator: Kristiana Siste

Presentations:

Narendra Narotama: Quality Matters: Transforming the Future of Drug Use Disorder Treatment 

Annete Dale-Perera: Supporting...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025

Moderator: Eva Suryani

Presentations:

Tri Julianto Djatiutomo: Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth and Communities 

Carlton...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025

Author: Augus Irianto

Abstract:

The escalating drug problem in Asia has evolved into a multidimensional threat that extends far beyond public health. Illicit drug...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025

Moderator: Michele Worobiec

Presentations:

Tery Zakier Muslim: Reducing Drug-Related Crime 

Grace Sopacua: The Situation of Drugs Law Enforcement in Indonesia 

Augus...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Goodman Sibeko

Presentations:

Yuki Ruchimat: Community Empowerment Strategies to Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas 

Dayana Vincent...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Imelda Indriyani

Presentations:

Mirza Hapsari Massarapa: Reducing Drug-Related Crime: A Comprehensive Approach from the Indonesian Directorate General of...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Goodman Sibeko

Presentations:

Ma Veronica Felipe: International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction

Joanna Travis-Roberts: Global Opportunities...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Sam Nugraha

Presentations:

Boro Goic: Helpline - Entrance Door to (Un)Sustainable Recovery Paths 

Sedef Ercetin: Empowering Recovery: Global Models for Trauma...

The issue of drug (NAPZA) abuse at the global, regional, and national levels remains a serious public health issue, with widespread impacts on social, economic, and security domains. Based on the 2023 National Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by BNN, BRIN, and BPS, the prevalence rate of drug abuse in Indonesia among individuals aged 15–64 years was1.73%, equivalent to approximately 3.33 million people. Furthermore, the prevalence rate of drug use was 2.20%, or approximately 4.24 million people.

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Vivi Syarif

Presentations:

Erik Van der Veen: From Evidence to Action: Building Partnerships to Strengthen the Drug Demand Reduction Strategy

Bina Ampera Bukit:...

Opening Ceremony at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025