Impact of Public Administration Policies on Drug Abuse Prevention Among Youths and Sustainable National Development

Drug abuse among youths represents a critical challenge to sustainable national development, necessitating comprehensive public administration interventions. This review paper examines the intricate relationship between public administration policies and youth drug abuse prevention strategies, exploring their collective impact on national development sustainability. The study synthesizes existing literature on policy frameworks, implementation mechanisms, and outcomes of drug prevention programs across various jurisdictions. Through systematic analysis of scholarly works, government reports, and empirical studies, this paper identifies key policy interventions including education-based prevention, community engagement initiatives, rehabilitation programs, law enforcement measures, and inter-sectoral coordination strategies. The findings reveal that effective public administration policies significantly reduce youth drug abuse rates when implemented holistically, combining prevention, treatment, and enforcement components. Furthermore, the paper establishes clear linkages between successful drug prevention policies and broader sustainable development goals, including improved public health outcomes, enhanced educational attainment, reduced crime rates, and increased economic productivity. The study concludes that integrated, evidence-based public administration policies are essential for curbing youth drug abuse and fostering sustainable national development, while recommending multi-stakeholder collaboration, adequate resource allocation, continuous policy evaluation, and youth-centered approaches for optimal policy effectiveness.