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Implementing Family on Alert Program to Address Drug Abuse in Malaysia: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.
Siti Salina Abdullah1, Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip1,2, Nor Hayati Sa'at1
1Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Developmen, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
Journal of Community Psychology
|May 9, 2025
Summary
The Family on Alert (FoA) program effectively reduces drug misuse among Malaysian youth. Strategic partnerships enhance the program's reach and impact in key areas.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Addiction Studies
Background:
- Drug misuse presents significant health risks, especially for adolescents, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.
- Family-based interventions are crucial for youth development and mitigating drug-related problems.
- The National Anti-Drug Agency in Malaysia developed the Family on Alert (FoA) program to address these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Family on Alert (FoA) program.
- To understand the impact of FoA on youth and family-level drug prevention.
- To identify factors contributing to the program's success.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology.
- Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with 18 National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) state officers from various Malaysian regions.
- Thematic analysis for systematic data organization and interpretation.
Main Results:
- The FoA program demonstrated a positive impact on participants.
- Collaborations with government and non-government agencies strengthened FoA's effectiveness.
- Successful implementation was noted across high-risk states in Malaysia.
Conclusions:
- The FoA program is an effective family-based strategy for drug prevention in Malaysia.
- Inter-agency partnerships are vital for enhancing the reach and success of drug prevention initiatives.
- Findings offer valuable insights for future policy development in family-centered drug prevention.
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