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Volume 09
Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy
Addiction Summit 2018
May 17-18, 2018
May 17-18, 2018 Singapore
8
th
International Conference on
Addictive Disorders and Alcoholism
Factors influencing non-use of drugs among Filipino male out-of-school youth
Carmelo Jose A Buhain
Alternative Learning System, Philippines
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he study sought to identify factors influencing the non-use of drugs among Filipino out-of-school youth in both the micro-
and macro-level environments in terms of personal vulnerability, family structure, peer selection and influence, social
activity and social awareness. This study also explores the role of formal, informal and non-formal education in developing
resilience to drugs. Five Filipino male out-of-school youth non-users ages 15-30 years old from Barangay Nangka in Marikina
city were the participants for this study and data from questionnaire, life-story essay, unfinished statements, participant
observation and social media post were triangulated to ensure objectivity. This study made use the modified grounded theory
approach for it permitted the researcher to get immersed deeply within the data. The study reveals five factors influencing
non-use of drugs among Filipino male out-of-school youth and these are the following: strong spiritual foundation, close
family ties, positive peer relationship, interest in recreational activities and active community involvement. The contribution
of formal, informal and non-formal education to the non-use of drugs among male Filipino OSY was found to be strongly
relevant as it helps them in developing life skills and values for a sound drug literacy. The researcher desire that this study will
serve as stepping stone towards exploring other issues concerning drug use in the Philippines particularly those that can help
provide evidence on the effectiveness of local drug prevention initiatives, as well as strengthening values education program
by integrating it across learning areas in all grade levels in formal education and non-formal education, and incorporating
spiritual education and development of sports and social support system under the alternative learning system curriculum.
cjbuhain26@gmail.comJ Addict Res Ther 2018, Volume 9
DOI: 10.4172/2155-6105-C1-037