Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif Youssef Khater, President of the University, and the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azeem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, an influential awareness campaign titled “Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse” has been held. The campaign was supervised by Prof. Dr. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and organized by Prof. Dr. Amira Yassin Heikal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs. Distinguished Experts Lead the Campaign.
Esteemed specialists contributed to the event:
- Prof. Sahar Abdel Aziz El-Dekrory, Professor of Toxicology and Narcotics at the Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Dina Abou El-Ela, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs
- Dr. Belal Shaaban, Coordinator of Preventive Programs at the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction
A dedicated student team also assisted in spreading awareness throughout the campaign.
Awareness Activities and Key Messages:
Held at the Faculty of Engineering, the campaign featured presentations by Dr. Sahar El-Dekrory and Dr. Belal Shaaban, introducing students to the meaning of addiction, its types, and its most significant health, psychological, and social effects. The speakers cautioned about the misuse of medications, stimulants, energy drinks, nutritional supplements, and male hormones popular in gym settings.

Official treatment channels endorsed by the Fund for Combating Addiction were highlighted, and the organizers emphasized the national addiction treatment hotline (16023). The speakers encouraged participation in sports as a positive pathway for prevention.

Addressing New Risks and Social Impacts

The event included discussion of the dangers posed by passive smoking and e-cigarettes, the broad social consequences of addiction, and the peer and societal factors influencing young people. The campaign promoted proactive community awareness to safeguard youth against addiction risks.

Broad Engagement Across Campus
The campaign concluded with enthusiastic student participation, reinforcing the University’s continued commitment to supporting initiatives that build a health-conscious, resilient generation. Following the main session, campaign team members visited various faculty locations, engaging directly with a large number of students and providing them with guidance and resources.