Discussion
substance abuse
EVANS, STD
Table The results of this study highlight the positive impact of gamification on improving students’ knowledge, attitude, and academic achievement. Gamification enhances the teaching process, making it more efficient and effective. This method can find applications in medical sciences and health education, promoting healthier lifestyles. A systematic review also supports the validity of gamification in teaching health-related programs and enhancing academic achievement among students. Its increased motivation is a compelling reason to consider gamification techniques in educational processes [A study in Korea demonstrated the positive impact of gamification in improving learning outcomes, particularly when game elements are integrated, which fosters positive learning attitudes and behaviors while reducing the risk of internet addiction [Gamification is a valuable learning strategy that can potentially enhance adolescent educational performance [Furthermore, studies by Gabaron et al. (2013) and Harona et al. (2018) concluded that gamification-based training is an accessible and effective intervention model for adolescents compared to traditional methods [The study’s findings, aligned with the research hypotheses, revealed that the intervention group demonstrated a significant increase in addiction knowledge immediately and one month after the training intervention. Additionally, the intervention group showed significantly improved attitudes toward substances and their various subscales, reaching a favorable level immediately and one month after the training. Moreover, the attitude toward the Internet and academic achievement increased compared to before the intervention and achieved favorable values.These changes underscore the effectiveness of educational intervention in enhancing adolescent knowledge, fostering a negative attitude towards substance use, promoting a positive attitude towards the Internet, and increasing motivation for academic achievement.These changes in the intervention group’s attitude towards the Internet following the educational intervention highlight the positive impact of the intervention in fostering a more positive and responsible attitude among adolescents. It’s worth noting that a significant and negative correlation exists between internet addiction and adolescents’ academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of educational efforts to improve adolescents’ motivation and academic performance compared to pre-intervention levels.Evans et al. (2020) indicated that participation in substance abuse prevention programs improved knowledge, self-efficacy, and safer attitudes among students [Joo et al. (2010) assessed the impact of a training program focused on empowerment against addiction, internet games, and stress among junior high school students. They reported higher empowerment scores and lower addiction and stress scores among students in the intervention group after an empowering, addiction prevention, and stress management program [Furthermore, Haruna et al. (2018) demonstrated that gamification-based education in STD prevention programs increased knowledge, improved attitudes, and enhanced student motivation [These findings align with numerous other studies highlighting the positive effects of education on knowledge of addiction, attitudes towards substances and the Internet, and the promotion of academic achievement [