On February 18, a meeting with students was organized in the activity hall of the "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, in connection with the month dedicated to preventing the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances among youth. The meeting was attended by responsible officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the regional Department of Internal Affairs.

The event began with the screening of a video on the topic. Afterward, Colonel A. Matlyubov, Deputy Head of the Department for Combating Drug and Psychotropic Substances of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Criminal Search Directorate, delivered a lecture on preventing the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances among youth.

It is no secret that today, some unscrupulous individuals in our society seek to profit by making young people addicted to drugs and psychotropic substances. Therefore, our youth must remain vigilant and aware. During the event, Dr. G. Sadullaeva, a narcologist from the regional Narcological Dispensary, provided detailed explanations about the negative consequences of drug addiction on young people's health.

The meeting was conducted in a friendly and interactive atmosphere, allowing students to ask questions and receive answers from the officials of the regional Department of Internal Affairs.