Zarqa, Sept 5 (Petra) -- Acting Governor of Zarqa Mohiuddin Al-Adwan affirmed on Saturday that combating drug addiction is a shared national and societal responsibility requiring integrated roles among official institutions, civil society, families, schools, places of worship, and media to protect the public, particularly youth, from its devastating impacts.
Al-Adwan made his remarks during an awareness event titled "Take the Initiative Because You Can," organized by the Jordan Anti-Drugs Society (TJADS) in cooperation with the Nabedh Wa Athar (Pulse and Impact) Volunteer Team, Zarqa Comprehensive Health Center, the Zarqa Heritage and Culture Association, and local community health committees at the King Abdullah II Cultural Center in Zarqa.
Al-Adwan noted that the impact of narcotics extends beyond individual physical health to threaten social security and stability, leading to family breakdown, wasted human potential, higher crime rates, and adverse economic effects.
He highlighted the core role of the Ministry of Interior and security agencies in safeguarding societal peace through continuous law enforcement operations targeting trafficking and distribution networks, stressing that security efforts must be matched by intensified preventive and educational campaigns across educational and health sectors.
Al-Adwan commended the Public Security Directorate and the Anti-Narcotics Department for their ongoing efforts in frustrating smuggling attempts, apprehending dealers, and securing national borders.
Director of Zarqa Culture Directorate Mohammad Al-Zoubi emphasized the ministry's commitment to hosting anti-drug educational activities. He announced that the department will organize specialized workshops in the coming months targeting tenth-grade and high school students in coordination with security agencies.
Leader of the Nabedh Wa Athar Volunteer Team Haitham Shaaban called on health institutions, youth centers, cultural clubs, and volunteer groups to align their initiatives with the Jordanian Anti-Drugs Society to build a unified community front against substance abuse.
The event featured an interactive lecture by TJADS president Mousa Al-Tareefi on prevention strategies, alongside a performance by the Bani Maarouf artistic troupe, concluding with a call for sustained community partnerships to protect youth and promote social stability.
//Petra// AF
