Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs opens the "Be Aware" campaign on drug abuse prevention at Kuwait University
Kuwait - 21 - 9 (KUNA) – Dr. Sulaiman Al-Suwailem, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, opened the national awareness campaign “Be Aware” on Monday to enhance awareness and prevent the dangers of drugs. The campaign is organized by the Ministry, represented by the Rehabilitation and Correction Department, at the College of Life Sciences at Kuwait University.
Al-Suwailem told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the campaign is launched from the importance of establishing shared responsibility in protecting youth and society from this scourge and the dangers of drugs and psychotropic substances. He noted that awareness extends beyond knowing the risks of drugs to building the capacity to make sound decisions and reject behaviors that threaten the individual, family, and society.
He added that combating drugs is a shared responsibility requiring the integration of efforts by families, educational, religious, health, and social institutions. He affirmed that the Ministry fulfills its role in awareness and guidance through programs and initiatives aimed at promoting values and community awareness, in addition to implementing rehabilitation programs within correctional facilities and youth care centers.
Al-Suwailem explained that the campaign is based on the pillars of awareness, prevention, and treatment, aiming to raise youth awareness of the dangers of drugs and enhance their ability to cope with pressures and risky behaviors, while emphasizing the importance of treatment and rehabilitation and supporting recovery and reintegration into society.
He stated that this campaign is part of a series of events, discussion panels, and awareness lectures held at several colleges of Kuwait University to help reach the largest possible number of students with the campaign’s messages.
He pointed out that the event featured an accompanying awareness exhibition with the participation of several supporting entities and institutions, including the General Directorate for Combating Drugs and the “Ghras” Association.
The event included an awareness session for students with the participation of Dr. Hussein Al-Shatti, Director of the Addiction Treatment Center, and Professor Adel Al-Mutairat, who discussed the dangers of addiction and ways to prevent it, as well as the religious and awareness-related aspects concerning the risks of drugs.
The event also witnessed the honoring of Dr. Salem Al-Shamri, Representative of the University of Kuwait President and Acting Dean of Student Affairs, along with several supporting entities, for their efforts and contributions to the success of the campaign.
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