On February 24, 2025, a curatorial hour was held in group 206 of the Dentistry specialty, dedicated to one of the most pressing problems of modern society — ludomania, or gambling addiction.
During the meeting, the students got acquainted with the concept of addictive medicine, learned about the types of addictions, their psychological and physiological consequences. Special attention was paid to ludomania, a pathological addiction to gambling. The reasons for the development of this addiction, its impact on humans and methods of prevention were considered.
The group’s curator, N.S. Iskakova, presented statistical data, real-life examples, and held a discussion in which students shared their thoughts and asked questions. In addition, they discussed ways to form healthy habits and the importance of a conscious attitude towards any kind of hobbies.
The event helped students to expand their knowledge about the impact of addictions on human life and society, as well as to realize the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and responsible behavior.