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Egypt presents its anti-addiction experience at international conference in Saudi Arabia
October 2, 2026 at 01:31 PM
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MAMasrawy
مصر تستعرض بالسعودية تجربتها في مكافحة الإدمان ودور الأسرة في مواجهة التعاطي
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التجربة المصرية في الوقاية من الإدمان تلقى إشادة دولية في السعودية
(opens the publisher’s site)Egypt presented its drug demand-reduction experience at the international "Ta'afi" conference in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, themed "The family in confronting addiction."
- The conference convened in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of Eastern Province Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- At Saudi invitation, Egypt presented its drug demand-reduction model, with Amr Osman, director of the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction, appearing as keynote speaker.
- Osman said the Fund is Egypt's national demand-reduction mechanism, operating by human rights, international standards, and scientific evidence, with periodic program evaluation.
- Osman affirmed Egypt's commitment to international cooperation and to supporting countries seeking its expertise in combating addiction and reducing relapse.
- Osman detailed Egypt's family-focused prevention and treatment tools, including awareness campaigns, a counseling hotline, vocational training, and VR education for youth.