Regional Studies Center

As part of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s directives to promote sustainable development, Regional Studies Center held a scientific lecture entitled “The Harms of Smoking and Ways to Quit it”, presented by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdulrahman Al-Obaidi on March 5, 2025. The lecture aimed to raise awareness of the health, social, and economic dangers of smoking on the individual and society, especially after this phenomenon is sometimes used to promote drug use among young people.
The lecture focused on several main themes. First, the negative effects of smoking on human health, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancer, were highlighted. The lecture also addressed the economic and social impacts of smoking on the individual and society. Secondly, effective strategies for smoking cessation were presented, including psychological support and medical treatment. Finally, the lecture touched on the importance of community awareness in the fight against smoking and the need for health and educational institutions to cooperate to achieve tangible results in this field.