On 04/19/2024, the Department of Psychiatry and Narcology held an event on drug addiction prevention “Prevention of the use of psychoactive substances”, aimed at preventing drug and alcohol addiction, promoting a healthy lifestyle for students of grades 9A, 9B of “Secondary School No. 14” in Ridder, East Kazakhstan region.

Organizers: assistant of the department Almagambetova A.A., resident Golub E.K. with the active assistance of the deputy director for educational work Varavin V. V.; senior counselor Konkayeva E. T.

Dependence on psychoactive substances (surfactants) is now a problem of modern society, especially among the younger generation. The prevention of addiction to psychoactive substances is one of the most important tasks. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out measures to prevent drug addiction among school students.

With a welcome speech to the students of secondary school No. 14. Of Ridder were: assistant of the department Almagambetova A.A., resident Golub E.K. In their speeches, they highlighted the types of psychoactive substances, the main signs, causes, as well as the consequences of use. Drug addiction prevention is extremely important. They also noted that non—chemical addictions are a relatively new type of mental disorders: gambling (passion for gambling); Internet addiction; relationship addiction (codependency).

The students of the school took an active part, asked their questions.