Confronting the Reality: A Symposium on Substance Abuse in Oman - Challenges, Awareness, and Prevention

Join us for the Symposium

Monday, December 2, 2024

University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat

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AIM

The primary aim of the symposium is to foster dialogue and collaboration among researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, and the community at large to advance the field of substance abuse prevention in Oman.

OBJECTIVES

• Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination
• Promoting Awareness and Advocacy
• Facilitating Collaboration and Networking
• Inspiring Future Research and Innovation

SYMPOSIUM THEME

Illuminating the Path to a Drug-Free Oman

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

• Researchers and Scientists: actively involved in substance abuse research, from various disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, public health, data science, AI, and ML.
• Healthcare Professionals: working with individuals affected by substance abuse, including addiction specialists, counselors, and psychiatrists.
• Academics and Educators: teaching or conducting research in the field of substance abuse prevention or related disciplines.
• Industry Professionals: involved in developing or implementing AI/ML technologies for healthcare or substance abuse prevention.
• Policy Makers and Ministry Officials: working in the areas of public health, drug control, or related fields.
• Students and Early Career Researchers: interested in substance abuse prevention and/or the application of AI and ML in this domain.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

If you are interested in delivering a short session OR presenting your research related to the symposium theme, send your abstract with title of the speech to symposium@drugsresearch.org. Shortlisted speakers will be informed later.