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Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA - Drug abuse is a growing concern. Its spread has touched the layers of society to the villages. War and determination against drugs must be encouraged, one of which is through education through competitions such as the Crisis Center Mitigation Unit (SMCC) of the State University of Surabaya (UNESA) on 26 June 2022.
The competitions held were poster design, creative tiktok videos which were followed by high school students or the equivalent and students from various regions throughout the country. Dr. Diana Rahmasari, S.Psi., M.Sc., Head of SMCC explained that Indonesia has a very large population and can become an easy target for drug dealers.
Various efforts have been made by the government to combat drug trafficking. Fighting drugs cannot only rely on the government's role. However, it also needs to involve many parties and stakeholders, including universities.
This competition, he continued, is part of UNESA's commitment as a creative and educational effort to make the public, including the younger generation, aware of the dangers of drugs. "My highest appreciation and appreciation goes to all participants who have participated in this competition and it is truly extraordinary, and it is in your hands that the future of the nation and country is entrusted," he said.
Dita Perwitasari, S.H., M.H as the head of the Mental Health and Anti-Drugs Division of SMCC UNESA stated, with this competition, it is hoped that there will be strong synergy at all levels of society, especially the young generation of Indonesia. It is hoped that the future of this country can be bright. The war against drugs must continue to be promoted. “Wherever there are drugs, they must be eradicated. It's time for us to fight against drugs, war on drugs!” he said excitedly.
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One of the judges on the 'Tiktok Creative Video and Poster Contest', Muh. Ariffudin Islam, S.Sn., M.Sn., explained that all participants who took part in the competition were very creative and innovative. Not only that, the work of the contestants is also effective as a promotional medium for both institutions and community services. "Of the many participants who took part in the competition, I saw that the participants were very competitive and made very strict judgments by the jury," explained the UNESA DKV lecturer.
The same comment also came from Muhammad Widyan Ardani, S.Pd., M.Sn., the jury of the competition. He revealed that the works of the participants in the 'Tiktok and Poster Creative Video Contest' deserve appreciation. He hopes for participants who have not won to remain enthusiastic and productive, and also continue to produce positive works for the community.
Ahmad Syahirul Basyir, S.Pd., as the jury from the East Java BNNP said that technology and social media have developed very fast. According to an existing survey, social media users in Indonesia are around 80% of the total population of Indonesia. Technology, especially social media, is like a double-edged sword, it can have both positive and negative impacts. "To the younger generation to be wise in using social media, for example, inviting friends to stay away from drugs," he said.
Responding to audience questions, Ahmad emphasized that drugs are dangerous and can damage all aspects of a person's life. The future is bleak, both physically and psychologically have an impact even to the risk of death. "Those who don't know drugs, don't try it. For those who have fallen, immediately repent and ask for help from related parties so that they are immediately handled through rehabilitation. It's never too late to change for the better. Life is too expensive to be tainted with drugs," he said.
The competition in commemoration of the 2022 International Anti-Drug Day (HANI) resulted in several winners of the poster design competition. 3rd place was won by participant number 39 on behalf of Ajinoto Nugroho from the University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya. The 2nd place was won by the participant with number 234 on behalf of Natalia Andita from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), and the 1st place winner was won by the participant with number 167 on behalf of Rizki Ramdhan Nugraha from the Indonesian Education University (UPI).
The winner of the Tiktok creative video competition, the favorite winner judged based on the number of likes posted on the UNESA Anti-Drug Ambassador Instagram account, went to SMAN 1 Purwokerto. 3rd place was won by participant number 32 from Bumi Sawuhan Progressive High School, 2nd place was won by participant number 26 from SMAN 5 Madiun, and 1st place was won by participant number 07 from SMAN 2 Lumajang. Happy! [UNESA PR]
Author: Fionna Ayu Shabrina
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