AUK Hosts Ministry of Interior “Say No to Drugs” Campaign

AUK hosted the Ministry of Interior’s “Say No to Drugs” campaign to raise awareness on drug abuse. The talk was presented by Dr. Ayed Al-Humaidan, global expert in the field of narcotics and psychoactive substances; and General Administration for Drug Control officer, Lieutenant Ali Abdulnasser Marzouk.  
 
Dr. Al-Humaidan explained the impact of different drugs and warning signs of abuse, including the reasons behind its commonality. He also talked about the recovery protocols and procedures that drug addicts undergo. Lieutenant Marzouk followed with a discussion on Kuwait’s laws and regulations regarding the sanctions and penalties for drug abuse. 
 
The talk was attended by the AUK campus community that heeded the importance of staying well-informed on this subject matter.  
 
Dr. Georges Chedid, director of AUK’s Counseling Center, commented on how this event reflects the Center’s mission to support students, “‘Say no to Drug’ is an event with a clear objective of preventing risky consumption of psychoactive substances and addictive behavior among students and promoting healthy behaviors. The Counseling Center at AUK, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, stimulated a dialogue on the risks associated with the consumption of products with relevant educational tools allowing students to improve their knowledge.” 
 
The session concluded with an open discussion and Q&A session.   

 

Global expert in the field of narcotics and psychoactive substances, Dr. Ayed Al-Humaidan
  

General Administration for Drug Control officer, Lieutenant Ali Abdulnasser Marzouk
   

General photo during the presentation
  

Group photo of AUK and Ministry of Interior representatives