Drawing attention to the recent increase in violent incidents, arguments in traffic, domestic murders, people killing each other in the middle of the street, President of Üsküdar University Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan said that there is group stress in the society due to drug use. Stating that the incidents should be seriously examined, Tarhan said that the incidents of violence may continue to increase.

Üsküdar University Vice Rector Prof. Sevil Atasoy took part in the 141st session of the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) held between October 28 and November 15, 2024.

Prof. Sevil Atasoy stated that "Measures adopted to advance drug control that are contrary to universally recognized human rights norms are a violation of international drug control conventions."

The board stated that "It is imperative to ensure that patients have access to controlled medicines in emergencies, whether they are caused by natural disasters or armed conflicts."

The 2024 Annual Report will be published in March 2025, along with the INCB 2024 Precursors Report.

Üsküdar University established the Fight Against Addiction Coordination Unit to carry out more effective studies in the fight against addiction. The Coordination Unit was divided into two main boards as Scientific Committee and Executive Committee. The Scientific Committee will work on developing a strategy, creating a policy and preparing an action plan in the fight against addiction. The Executive Board will also organize relevant projects by forming sub-commissions in the field of fighting against addiction.