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Drug abuse and risky social behavior remain significant social issues among adolescents, particularly in rural areas experiencing rapid information exposure and lifestyle changes. This community service program aimed to enhance adolescents’ awareness and resilience toward the dangers of drug abuse (NAPZA) while promoting a healthy lifestyle through the cultivation of family medicinal plants (TOGA) in Karangmalang Village, Ngawi Regency. The program employed a participatory descriptive approach, actively involving adolescents as the primary beneficiaries. The implementation consisted of two main stages: interactive socialization on drug abuse and risky behavior, and a workshop on cultivating medicinal plants as a form of community-based healthy living practice. The results indicated that the socialization activities improved adolescents’ understanding and awareness of drug abuse risks, as reflected in their active participation during discussions. Furthermore, the TOGA cultivation workshop provided practical benefits by introducing simple herbal remedies and offering positive, sustainable activities for the community. Overall, the integration of educational and practical approaches proved effective as a preventive and empowerment strategy to strengthen adolescent resilience and foster a healthier and more productive village environment.

The Community Service Program (KKN) conducted by students of Padang State University (UNP) focuses on community service to address social issues and improve the quality of life for a more developed nation. One of the programs implemented is digital literacy and the renovation of the village library located at the Sumpur Kudus Village Head's office, Sumpur Kudus District, Sinjunjung Regency, West Sumatra Province. Given the widespread use of technology today, accessing information related to the history, social conditions, and tourism in Sumpur Kudus Village is now easy. To create a comfortable reading space or information center, renovations were carried out at the Sumpur Kudus Village Head's Library, adding various decorations and facilities. The approach used was a qualitative descriptive approach aimed at understanding the impact of the program's implementation on increasing reading interest and access to information by the community. The results of this activity indicate that the community feels comfortable and has easy access to information in Sumpur Kudus Village.