As part of the national efforts to combat drug use, the Saudi Electronic University branch in Jeddah, under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized a distinctive awareness program in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports. The program was held at the King Fahd Medical Research Center at King Abdulaziz University and lasted for three days. It aimed to enhance awareness among youth and the community about the health and social dangers of drug use.
The program featured a series of interactive seminars and dialogue sessions, with participation from several prominent national entities, including the General Directorate for Narcotics Control, Irada Complex (Second Unit), the Mental Health Department at Al-Amal Hospital, the College of Sciences and the Health Promotion Center at King Abdulaziz University, the College of Sport Sciences at the University of Jeddah, as well as Kafa Society, Al-Hayat Risala Association, Naam for Life Association, and the National Committee for the Care of Prisoners, Released Prisoners, and Their Families (Tarahum).
The activities focused on emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of drug use, targeting students, the wider community, and emphasizing the critical role families play in continuous education to protect their members from falling into this harmful trap.
Key highlights of the program included a panel discussion titled "The Positive Impact of Sports on Drug Use and its Psychological, Health, and Social Effects," moderated by Dr. Ibrahim bin Ahmed Kholoufa, and another session titled "Preventive and Awareness Programs and Their Role in Promoting Mental Health," led by Dr. Khalid Shabaan.
The events also covered various topics, such as security awareness, the importance of mental health, and the harms of smoking, all within the framework of creating an educational environment that fosters knowledge sharing and constructive dialogue.
This program is part of the Saudi Electronic University's efforts to strengthen collaboration with various national sectors, reflecting its commitment to its pivotal role in supporting social responsibility, spreading security and health awareness, and empowering students to contribute effectively to building a safer and more sustainable society.
The program received significant praise from attendees for delivering rich and diverse content, underscoring the importance of collaboration between educational and community institutions to address challenges that threaten society’s safety.
