March 3, 2025, assistant of the Department of Therapy of the NAO “MUS” Kapakova M.A. held a curatorial hour on the topic “Prevention of drug addiction. Opium addiction”. Participants: students of the curatorial group 5314. Prevention of drug addiction, especially in the context of opiate addiction, is an important task for society. Opium addiction is a serious problem that affects health, social relations and the economy. Prevention of opiate addiction requires a comprehensive approach and interaction between various sectors of society. It is important that preventive measures are aimed not only at informing, but also at creating conditions for a healthy lifestyle, supporting young people and helping those who have already encountered the problem of addiction.