Amman, June 27 (Petra) — The Tarabot Community Center and the
Tomaanah Project, both initiatives under the Jordan Hashemite Charity
Organization (JHCO), hosted an educational event on Saturday to mark
World Anti-Drug Day.

The event, titled “Be Stronger Than the Try,” brought together
experts in security, religious guidance, and mental health as part of
JHCO’s ongoing efforts to raise public awareness about the dangers of
substance abuse and addiction, with a specific focus on protecting
young people.

A theatrical performance by the Tarabot theater troupe kicked off the
event, using interactive storytelling to convey the dangers of
initial drug experimentation and its destructive impact on
individuals, families, and wider society.

The performance was followed by an open panel discussion moderated by
journalist Iman Abu Qaoud. Panelists included Lieutenant Colonel
Nabil Al-Rawashdeh, head of the awareness department at the
Anti-Narcotics Department, who outlined the current landscape of
substance abuse in Jordan and the wider region, emphasizing the
critical role of early prevention and community awareness.

Addressing the religious dimension, Mufti Mohammad Hassan
Al-Rawashdeh, head of the Islamic rulings department at the General
Iftaa Department, stated that preserving the human mind is a core
tenet of Islamic law. He noted that the prohibition of narcotics
stems from the direct harm they inflict on human health, dignity, and
community stability.

Tariq Dablah, a psychiatrist and founder of the Arab Therapy
platform, highlighted the clinical aspects of substance abuse. Dablah
urged the public to treat addiction as a complex psychological and
humanitarian issue that requires therapeutic support and medical
intervention rather than social stigma or alienation.

The event concluded with an interactive community art piece titled
“Share Your Fingerprint,” in which attendees participated to
reinforce the message that combating drug abuse is a collective
social responsibility rooted in awareness and positive community
support.

//Petra// AF