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Institute of Applied Psychology University of the Punjab, Lahore. organized a workshop on "Substance Use Disorder
Institute of Applied Psychology University of the Punjab, Lahore. organized a workshop on "Substance Use Disorder


Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique, Director of the Institute of Applied Psychology, invited Dr. Mashal Khan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Associate Program Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, to lead a workshop on "Substance Use Disorder." Hosted by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, the session focused on the impact of substance use on youth mental health in Pakistan. Dr. Khan provided valuable insights into the causes, effects, and management of addiction, highlighting evidence-based approaches and practical strategies for addressing substance use challenges.