Assessment of a prevention program against psychoactive substance consumption among children
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https://doi.org/10.21134/haaj.v15i1.232Keywords:
alcohol drinking, childhood, marijuana abuse, primary prevention, school, tobacco use.Abstract
The use of psychoactive substances on school population is a real problem that is increasing. These substances include not only illicit drugs but also alcohol and tobacco. Objective: to determine the impact of intervention YOMI-LIFE program for the prevention of psychoactive substances in childhood. Methodology: an instrument was applied whose structure is based on the following key points: Self-schemas, life habits and life skills as mediating factors in the use of psychoactive substances children, girls, parents and teachers of 42 educational institutions in Medellín. Results: an increase in body recognition was observed among children. Similarly, identification of health threats and higher autonomy in decision-making also showed increased values. Teachers recognize the importance of accompanying students in building their identity as well as a changing on topics such as life habits, values, self-esteem and preventing consumption. Furthermore, concern and preventive capacity against negative factors that may affect their children is evident among parents. Discussion and conclusions: Experimenting with common addictive substances like alcohol, tobacco and marijuana takes place during school age, thus granting schools a lead role in preventing consumption with the advantage of being able to reach families of students.Downloads
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