Implementation of Barkada Kontra Droga of Natatas National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Barkada Kontra Droga is running for almost four years at the Natatas National High School. Students have witnessed and gained first-hand experience of the impacts of the implementation of the Barkada Kontra Droga program. The BKD aims to inform and guide in and out of School youth away from drugs and other illegal activities also involved in taking drugs. Activities, symposiums and other information drives are the BKD's way to help build a strong and firm resolution on the youth's minds to say no and help in fighting drugs. This study is all about the impact of the implementation of the Barkada Kontra Droga program on the students of NatatasNational High School.

METHODS

The Barkada Kontra Droga has also used different wholesome activities to help fight and prevent drugs and substance abuse. It has transformed individuals to be a catalyst of change on their respective group of friends forming a domino reaction that further spread awareness even on individuals outside the School. Multiple methods of implementation were used to sustain their impact. Evaluation forms and survey questionnaires were also given to improve the quality of the program. While these kinds of campaigns are nothing new to us, NNHS still contextualize, plan, devise and find practical and local ways to further attain its vision and goals.

RESULTS

The BKD program has made a positive impact on the NNHS. Participation of thecommunity, parents and other stakeholders is important to help improve the BKD program. The implementation of BKD has been indeed a big help to the School. It has helped students and teachers alike to perform and socialize inside and outside of the School. It has changed the lifestyle and behavior of students that can give them better job opportunities in the near future.

DISCUSSIONS

The Barkada Kontra Droga program helped to improve the discipline of students and developed a firm resolution of students to say no to drugs. The program also made students feel safe and secured while inside the School premises. It has also successfully spread awareness on students about the risks and dangers of taking cigarette, alcohol and other kinds of illegal drugs. The program also helped numerous students to stop the use of cigarette giving them a healthier lifestyle and preventing them to take the path towards the world of illegal drugs. It also helped them to avoid the health risks and dangers of using gateway drugs.