Fukuoka University Pharmacy Students Participate in Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign 'NO DRUG, KNOW DRUG Campaign'

In recent years, inappropriate drug information and content promoting drug overdose have been disseminated via social media, making the information environment surrounding young people a challenge. In response, since 2010, the Fukuoka City Pharmaceutical Association, FM FUKUOKA, and Fukuoka City have collaborated as part of a social contribution project to work on the 'NO DRUG, KNOW DRUG Campaign.'

For 2026, the awareness period is set from July 1 (Wednesday) to September 6 (Sunday), during which various organizations will conduct diverse awareness activities. At the Fukuoka University Faculty of Pharmacy, student-led publicity activities and events are planned, centering on the problem-solving learning project 'Fuku-yaku Project.'

On May 13 (Wednesday), an opinion exchange meeting was held for the 17th NO DRUG, KNOW DRUG Campaign, with two representatives from the university participating. Together with students from Fukuoka University, Kyushu University, Daiichi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Kyushu Sangyo University, they exchanged ideas on effective awareness methods that reach young people.

Ruri Kuboyama (second-year pharmacy student), who participated in the meeting, said, 'There is a lot of misinformation on social media, so I felt it is important to convey correct knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. I want to send a message that can reach my generation.'

Assistant Professor Soichiro Ushio (Faculty of Pharmacy) commented, 'By having students take the lead, we hope to not only call for prevention of drug use but also create an opportunity for people with anxieties and concerns to step forward for consultation.'

An opinion exchange including experts on effective awareness methods.