Evaluation of drug prevention programs within the framework of the national youth policy

Abstract

The use of drugs constitutes an emerging phenomenon, that affects the young boys and girls´ quality of life and it also deteriorates the state economy. The enactment of a new law and the creation of the National Youth Institute opens a gap pen gap for advocacy work, promoting public policy initiatives towards youth as rights holders in Honduran legislation.

Materials and methods were analyzed from the perspective of the right to health and equity of 15 programs on the prevention of licit and illicit consumption of drugs in young people (12 to 30 years) and its relationship with the National Youth Policy. The study was based on a quantitative analysis, starting at the beginning of the National Youth Council, the Law for Integral Development framework, until the development and enactment of the policy.

The National System of Youth responsible for strategic management and social equity for young people in the prevention of drug interventions, has not established a strategy for the reduction in the use and abuse of drugs. The signing of agreements and implementation of programs is linked with the strategic guidelines of the National Youth Policy, however, they have not achieved expected results in the full enjoyment of the rights of youth. With respect to the location of programs they are mostly in rural areas, focusing its actions, spiritual, educational and entrepreneurialism integral processes of psychological care. They also play social protection functions.