A MEETING ON THE PREVENTION OF HARMFUL HABITS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE WAS HELD AT TASHENEV UNIVERSITY

A MEETING ON THE PREVENTION OF HARMFUL HABITS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE WAS HELD AT TASHENEV UNIVERSITY

An informational and awareness-raising meeting aimed at preventing drug addiction, alcoholism, and other harmful habits among young people was held at Zhumabek Akhmetuly Tashenev University.

The event was attended by representatives of the Youth Resource Centre, a municipal public institution under the Shymkent City Department of Youth Policy, specialists from the city’s healthcare sector, and representatives of the Mental Health Centre.

During the meeting, students were informed about the harmful effects of drug use, the impact of alcoholic beverages on the human body, ways to prevent addiction, and the importance of maintaining mental health. The participants also discussed improving young people’s legal awareness, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding dangerous habits.

Specially invited speakers shared important information related to their respective areas of expertise.

Sabina Kairatkyzy Sagintai, a specialist at the Youth Resource Centre under the Shymkent City Department of Youth Policy, highlighted the importance of organising young people’s leisure time effectively, increasing their social engagement, and carrying out preventive work to discourage harmful habits.

Ayazhan Kaldybekkyzy Dzharasbai, an educator at the Shymkent City Centre for the Prevention and Control of AIDS, explained the health risks and consequences of drug use and encouraged young people to take responsibility for their health.

Nargiza Baimatova, a narcologist at the Shymkent City Mental Health Centre, provided information about how addiction develops, its psychological and physiological consequences, and the importance of seeking timely professional help.

The speakers answered the young people’s questions and emphasised that the prevention of harmful habits begins with each individual’s personal responsibility.

Such meetings not only improve students’ informational and legal awareness but also encourage them to adopt a conscious attitude towards their health, make sound choices in life, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.