ISLAND OF HOPE: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRUG HARM PREVENTION

Island of Hope: Psychological Perspectives of Drug Harm Prevention offers the first in-depth exploration of how psychological science drives Singapore's distinctive approach to drug harm prevention. Drawing from a decade of work by psychologists and correctional rehabilitation specialists from Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs, this groundbreaking volume showcases how evidence-based practice informs policies, prevention, treatment strategies, and community engagement for drug offenders.Through a synthesis of local research and global insights, the book unpacks four pivotal dimensions: the theoretical underpinnings of harm prevention, the psychology of prevention and deterrence, the key components of effective rehabilitation, and the emerging challenges posed by evolving drug trends.Both timely and thought-provoking, Island of Hope illuminates how psychological principles strengthen resilience and promote recovery and reintegration — within individuals, families, and communities — in the ongoing effort to safeguard society from drug-related harm. A must-read for addiction professionals, psychologists, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in advancing drug harm prevention in a rapidly changing landscape.