In a Ramadan evening seminar, the Al Mafraq Juvenile Care Center of Abu Dhabi Police discussed the risks of the non-approved medical uses of the Tramadol drug, a prescription only narcotic-like pain reliever.
Attendants of the seminar tackled the negative and adverse effects of the drug on human health and safety, which prompted many countries around the world to restrict its use, and enlist it as a prohibited opiate, whose importation is subject to strict limitations.
The seminar, chaired by Colonel Mohammed Al Shehhi, Head of the Coordination at the Human Rights Department was attended by Brigadier General Ahmad Nakhira Al Mahrami, Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior, Chairman of the Juveniles Care Center Special Committee, and a number of competent entities whose goal is to spread awareness on the risks of the drug.
In his speech at the beginning of the evening, Brigadier General Al Mahrami emphasized the need for concerted efforts among community members to counter all unorthodox practices and unusual phenomenon to the Emirati society, and the importance of standing united in the face of moral and social scourges that would undermine the youth.
He stated: “the Tramadol drug has become an alarming scourge that requires concerted efforts among all segments of society, to combat this problem and prevent it from becoming a dangerous phenomenon”.
For his part, Major Mohammed Saeed Al Mansouri, Director of Outreach and after care Division at the Social Support Department of Abu Dhabi Police, stated that the drug “Tramadol” is enlisted as a pain reliever treatment for patients and should not be used in other ways.
“Tramadol, which was invented in 1962 as an analgesic pain reliever for chronic diseases, became a common pain killer in the Arab countries as of 1972. Yet, long-distance drivers got accustomed to use it as an arthritis pain reliever because it changes the way the body senses pain. Tramadol gradually became a morphine-like analgesic which prompted an urgent need for a mechanism to confront it by law”, added Major Al Mansouri.
He pointed out that “a law has been enacted in May 2011, under which the drug "Tramadol" was enlisted as a prohibited prescription only opiate that can only be used under strict medical supervision.
Moreover, Dr. Mohammed al Qarkhi, from the National Center for Rehabilitation, explained that Tramadol is a painkiller that works on the brain and spinal cord, destroying brain cells if used improperly. He added that its withdrawal symptoms include depression, loss of intellect and will, in addition to aggressive behavior.
“Addiction to this drug can also cause ulcers in the stomach, in pharynx, mouth and skin, and destroys the liver, as well as the kidneys’ functions”, he continued.
For his part, Dc. Mohammed Abou al Kheir, from the Health Committee, said that the Ministry of Interior has enlisted “Tramadol” as a prohibited narcotic.
As for Brigadier Mohammed Saleh Badah, Director of Public Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Interior stressed that the family is directly in charge of fighting this scourge.
Attendants of the seminar tackled the negative and adverse effects of the drug on human health and safety, which prompted many countries around the world to restrict its use, and enlist it as a prohibited opiate, whose importation is subject to strict limitations.
The seminar, chaired by Colonel Mohammed Al Shehhi, Head of the Coordination at the Human Rights Department was attended by Brigadier General Ahmad Nakhira Al Mahrami, Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior, Chairman of the Juveniles Care Center Special Committee, and a number of competent entities whose goal is to spread awareness on the risks of the drug.
In his speech at the beginning of the evening, Brigadier General Al Mahrami emphasized the need for concerted efforts among community members to counter all unorthodox practices and unusual phenomenon to the Emirati society, and the importance of standing united in the face of moral and social scourges that would undermine the youth.
He stated: “the Tramadol drug has become an alarming scourge that requires concerted efforts among all segments of society, to combat this problem and prevent it from becoming a dangerous phenomenon”.
For his part, Major Mohammed Saeed Al Mansouri, Director of Outreach and after care Division at the Social Support Department of Abu Dhabi Police, stated that the drug “Tramadol” is enlisted as a pain reliever treatment for patients and should not be used in other ways.
“Tramadol, which was invented in 1962 as an analgesic pain reliever for chronic diseases, became a common pain killer in the Arab countries as of 1972. Yet, long-distance drivers got accustomed to use it as an arthritis pain reliever because it changes the way the body senses pain. Tramadol gradually became a morphine-like analgesic which prompted an urgent need for a mechanism to confront it by law”, added Major Al Mansouri.
He pointed out that “a law has been enacted in May 2011, under which the drug "Tramadol" was enlisted as a prohibited prescription only opiate that can only be used under strict medical supervision.
Moreover, Dr. Mohammed al Qarkhi, from the National Center for Rehabilitation, explained that Tramadol is a painkiller that works on the brain and spinal cord, destroying brain cells if used improperly. He added that its withdrawal symptoms include depression, loss of intellect and will, in addition to aggressive behavior.
“Addiction to this drug can also cause ulcers in the stomach, in pharynx, mouth and skin, and destroys the liver, as well as the kidneys’ functions”, he continued.
For his part, Dc. Mohammed Abou al Kheir, from the Health Committee, said that the Ministry of Interior has enlisted “Tramadol” as a prohibited narcotic.
As for Brigadier Mohammed Saleh Badah, Director of Public Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Interior stressed that the family is directly in charge of fighting this scourge.
He added: “Religious, educational and social institutions cannot play a positive role without the support of the family that bears the primary and important role”, pointing out that the absence of the father figure in raising children represents one of the main reasons that lead children to seek bad company.
In a related context, Dr. Ahmed Al-Zamel, from the General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments, asserted that the Islam lends great attention to human beings, and is keen to protect the safety of the mind and to maintain health. Al-Zamel e