The Tunisian Ministry of Education has announced that it will organize an awareness day on October 10, 2026, to educate students about the risks of drugs and promote prevention. The event, which will be held under the slogan "Your Life is More Valuable than Risk," aims to raise awareness among students about the dangers of drugs and their impact on physical and mental health, academic performance, and social relationships. The ministry stated that the event is part of a comprehensive approach to promote prevention and protection of students.
The awareness day will be organized in collaboration with multiple national institutions, reflecting the complex nature of the issue. The program will include specialized interventions in the health field to introduce the organic, mental, and psychological harm caused by drugs, as well as the risks of addiction and ways to treat and intervene early. A legal and security approach will also be presented, addressing the legal dimensions of drug trafficking and consumption, and mechanisms to protect the educational environment.
The event will also focus on the social and family aspects of the issue, highlighting the importance of family support and communication in preventing addiction. The program will include a psychological and educational component, with interventions by specialists in psychology, school guidance, and university orientation. The goal is to introduce the psychological effects of addiction and its impact on academic performance, and to promote the role of schools in listening to students and identifying risk indicators.
The awareness day will also include a recreational and sports component, as one of the positive ways to invest in young people's energies and promote their integration. The program will address emerging risks in the digital space, including a workshop on digital grooming and the acquisition of suspicious materials online. The event will also feature interactive activities and a awareness video on preventing drug risks.
The Ministry of Education emphasized that the diversity of activities aims to confirm that prevention is not just about information, but also requires dialogue, listening, accompaniment, and legal, health, and psychological awareness. The ministry seeks to support educational institutions as a fundamental space for protection, prevention, and building proper behavior.
The event is part of the ministry's efforts to promote prevention and protection of students, and to strengthen the integration of schools, families, and various stakeholders. The awareness day aims to detect risk indicators at an early stage and deal with them quickly and effectively.
The Ministry of Education concluded that the slogan "Your Life is More Valuable than Risk" is not just a awareness phrase, but a call to choose life, protect the future, and promote students' awareness that prevention is a decision, and that seeking help in a timely manner can be a crucial step in protecting their future and lives.
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- The Tunisian Ministry of Education is organizing an awareness day on October 10, 2026, to educate students about the risks of drugs and promote prevention.
