Presenters/Facilitators: Dr. Ahmed Al Asmarai PhD & Dr. Torki Zugaibi PhD

Date: 3rd Dec 2025 | Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM

Cost: 200

Target Audience: Forensic Toxicologists; toxicologists; forensic chemists; forensic scientists; students attending forensic science programs

Prerequisites: Awareness of forensic toxicology

Maximum Participants: 30

Description: This workshop delves into methamphetamine—a substance with profound historical, chemical, and societal impacts. Participants will explore the drug’s origins, its severe effects on mental health, cutting-edge forensic detection techniques, and case studies highlighting its real-world consequences. It provides an excellent opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts in forensic medicine, toxicology, and related disciplines. This workshop has been organised by the Saudi Society of Clinical Chemistry & the Saudi Scientific Working Group for Forensic Toxicology (SSWGTOX)

Schedule:

Moderator (Session 1): Special Toxicological Analysis Expert

• Introduction to the History of Methamphetamine (Shabu) An exploration of methamphetamine's origins, its global presence, and regional relevance.

• Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Related to Methamphetamine A detailed examination of the psychological and behavioural effects of methamphetamine abuse.

• Advancements in Forensic Toxicology: Detection of Methamphetamine Insights into the latest forensic toxicology techniques for detecting methamphetamine.

• Panel Discussion Facilitated discussions to enhance understanding and share professional insights.

Break

Moderator (Session 2): Expert in Forensic Medicine and Science

• Methamphetamine-Related Fatalities: Case Overviews Analysis of methamphetamine's role in fatalities, based on forensic medicine case studies.

• Epidemiological Overview of Methamphetamine Abuse and Fatalities in Saudi Arabia A review of regional data and trends to understand the prevalence and impact of methamphetamine abuse.

• Panel Discussion Closing dialogue to summarize and reflect on key insights.

Significance of the Workshop The rise in methamphetamine abuse presents critical challenges in public health and forensic science. This workshop seeks to enhance understanding, foster professional collaboration, and contribute to effective solutions for addressing this growing concern in Saudi Arabia and the broader region.