UNAIR NEWS - KKN BBK Nampu 2 group of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) held a socialization activity on the dangers of drugs and their impact on the younger generation in Nampu Village, Gemarang District, Madiun Regency. The focus of the activity was to invite the local youth community members of the Nampu Village Karang Taruna (Youth Organization) on Saturday (21/1/2023). 

The BBK Nampu 2 KKN group consists of Micho Mouzaqi (S1-Antropology); Annida Amaliah AR (S1-Veterinary Medicine); Alinea Onasis (S1-International Relations); Selena Intani (S1-Aquaculture); Puspita Maharani (S1-Industrial Engineering); Lalu Nabila Yona Pangestika (S1-Islamic Economics); Raey Brian Andi Ramanda (S1-Development Economics); Rizki firmansyah (S1-Aquaculture); Syah Reza Budi Azhari (D4-Radiolog Imaging Technology); and Nabilatul Alima Putri (S1-Law Study). 

Head of KKN BBK Nampu 2 Alinea Onasis, stated that based on the profile of Nampu Village, an organization houses the youth's activities. Namely, Karang Taruna. Youth organizations can act as agents of change who play an active role in preventing drug abuse.  

"Through this, the socialization of Drug Danger and its impact on the younger generation is carried out by targeting the youth community," he said. 

The International Relations study program class 2019 student said that their team would provide resource material to students of SMK Gemarang 1. The goal is to provide sustainable education that can be conveyed to fellow young people there. 

"It is hoped that it can be a new insight and continue to educate the younger generation in Nampu Village," she said. 

Presenting UNAIR Medicine Alumni 

The socialization presented Dr. Arya Satya Rajanagara as the main speaker. There was an explanation of several important points. Namely, an explanation of the definition of drugs, various effects, types, and impacts of drug abuse of depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogenic types on health. 

The general practitioner, an alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine (FK) UNAIR, also explained the various impacts of drug abuse that occur. Especially the negative impact on the physical, psychological, and environment.  

"Drugs affect a person physically because they can be thin, weak, and lazy. Psychologically, the person becomes abnormal due to hallucinations, moodiness, and irritability. So that their life becomes unproductive," he said. 

Dr. Arya Satya Rajanagara revealed that several factors cause drug abuse and signs of individuals who abuse drugs. The factor that significantly influences drug consumption is the environment. However, the increase in the dose of consumption that occurs is due to the addictive effect of the individual himself.  

"This is because curiosity becomes a long impact due to additives that are addictive with momentary pleasure until the dose is added continuously," he said. 

Guarding ourselves from the environment and having the courage to refuse coercion can be one of the steps the younger generation takes to prevent drug abuse. This attitude will fortify us from falling into the dangerous abyss of drug abuse. 

"Be good at finding a good environment. Don't let anyone provoke you," added Dr. Arya. 

Author: Azhar Burhanuddin 

Editor: Feri Fenoria

Source: https://alumni.unair.ac.id/site/article/read/1960/gandeng-karang-taruna-mahasiswa-kkn-nampu-2-p.html