Kolaborasi Pemerintah Dalam Upaya Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Narkoba Di Kota Medan

Abstract

This study examines the issue of drug abuse in Medan City, which has the highest number of drug-prone and drug-vulnerable areas in North Sumatra Province, with a total of 145 urban villages. In an effort to reduce the number of such areas, the government has implemented various preventive measures through a collaborative approach. These prevention efforts are carried out by the National Narcotics Agency of North Sumatra Province, the Agency for National Unity and Politics of North Sumatra Province, and the Family Welfare Empowerment Mobilization Team of North Sumatra Province, through the implementation of the Family Anti-Drug Resilience Program. This initiative also involves participation from non-governmental organizations. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The research informants include representatives from the the National Narcotics of North Sumatra Province, the Agency for National Unity and Politics of North Sumatra Province, the Family Welfare Empowerment Mobilization Team of North Sumatra Province, and the Association fro Caring for Others in Medan City. Data were collected through both primary and secondary sources using techniques such as interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study reveal several collaborative actions taken in the implementation of the Family Anti-Drug Resilience Program. One of the activities conducted is drug abuse awareness campaigns carried out jointly by the National Narcotics Agency, the Family Welfare Empowerment Mobilization Team, and the Association for Caring for Others. However, the implementation of this program faces several challenges, including low community participation, limited human resources, and insufficient budget allocation. Therefore, there is a need for greater support from the private sector, enhancement of human resource capacity, and the strengthening of regional regulations such as the establishment of local regulations on drug control to reinforce stakeholder collaboration in addressing drug abuse prevention efforts in Medan City.