Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Akkawy, President of Qena University, and Prof. Mohamed Saeed, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, and under the supervision of Prof. Abu El-Hamad Mostafa Saleh, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, and Dr. Mohamed Azzam Abdel Mageed, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse organized an awareness seminar entitled “You Are Stronger Than Drugs” at the Faculty of Commerce.
During the seminar, Dr. Hala Senary, Professor of Mental Health and Coordinator of the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse at Qena University, discussed the concept of addiction, the dangers of addiction and substance abuse, and the relationship between addiction and mental health. She also highlighted the warning signs of addiction and substance abuse, their underlying causes, and the role of the family in prevention.
In addition, the seminar addressed common misconceptions about addiction and presented the ten fundamental principles of addiction treatment, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention in combating substance abuse.
