UWED Hosts Seminar and Training Session on “A Drug-Free Life — A Bold Step Towards Ambitious Goals!”

On October 24, 2026, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) held a seminar and training session under the slogan “We Stand Against Drugs — We Stand for a Healthy Lifestyle!” The event aimed to prevent drug abuse among students, promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen psychological resilience, and develop the ability to make informed and responsible decisions.

The event was organized at the initiative of university psychologist N. Norova, in cooperation with course coordinator Ruxshona Burhonova, the Youth Union, and crime prevention inspector Sh. Boymatov.

Throughout the seminar, particular attention was paid to fostering students’ self-awareness, developing their internal psychological resources, strengthening emotional resilience, and enhancing their ability to resist negative social influences and make independent, well-informed decisions.

As part of the event, students participated in intellectual and psychological competitions, working in teams to complete quizzes, situational exercises, psychological case studies, and creative challenges focusing on drug abuse prevention, healthy lifestyles, and psychological well-being. The interactive activities were designed to develop critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, and responsible decision-making skills.

In addition, educational discussions and legal awareness activities addressed the harmful effects of drug addiction on individuals and society, its legal consequences, ways to resist harmful habits, and the importance of fostering a healthy social and psychological environment.

At the conclusion of the competitions, outstanding participants were awarded special certificates and books in recognition of their intellectual abilities, creative approaches, and effective teamwork.

The seminar and training session contributed to promoting healthy lifestyles among students, raising awareness of the harmful consequences of drug abuse, strengthening psychological resilience, and fostering a greater sense of personal and social responsibility.