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Air University committed to fight against drug abuse
ISLAMABAD, June 27, 2021: Air University, in connection with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day), has organized an awareness session to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse.



The event was concluded with closing remarks by Fazaila Ali Qazi, Director Student Affairs in which she highlighted various steps for the awareness, monitoring, disciplinary procedures as well as the rehabilitative support such as psychological counseling, medical care, help line and anti-drugs team at university level being initiated through the visible commitment and support of Vice Chancellor Air University.
“Air University stands strong with its commitment to a drug free and smoke free university and realizes the importance of this fatal abuse,” the director said, adding that new policies are being developed for the eradication and prevention of smoke and drug usage, distribution & sales at campuses and many more, to ensure a drug and smoke free campus.
The event was organized by Directorate of Student Affairs, Air University, with collaboration of AU Debating Society & AU Thespian Society. Apart from the main theme it was also an effort to spread awareness about drugs and their addiction. The event also included an oath taking ceremony by the staff and students to help fight the battle and challenges of drug abuse and rehabilitation in society.