Under the patronage of the Dean and the supervision of Asst. Lect. Diana Ghanem, Head of the Scientific Affairs Unit, and in collaboration with Lect. Rasha Waleed, Head of the Monitoring Unit at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women at the University of Baghdad, hosted a delegation from the National Security Agency to organize an awareness seminar for undergraduate students titled (Combating the Scourge of Drugs).
The seminar focused on five main topics.
The first topic addressed the concept of drugs, defining them as a group of substances that cause addiction and negatively affect the nervous system. The term “drug” refers to any substance that clouds the mind due to the presence of chemicals that induce drowsiness, sleep, or loss of consciousness.
The second topic discussed the various types and forms of drugs, emphasizing their dangers, whether of natural origin, such as khat, opium, morphine, hashish, and cocaine, or synthetic sources like heroin, amphetamines, narcotic pills, and volatile solvents.
The third topic highlighted the symptoms of drug addiction, which include drowsiness, tremors, redness, and dilation of the pupils, neglect of personal hygiene and appearance, appetite changes, dark circles under the eyes, and sleep disorders.
The fourth topic focused on the effects and complications of drug addiction, such as psychological changes, including personality shifts and cognitive decline, mental symptoms like apathy and impaired judgment, as well as physical damages like weakened immunity, increased risk of sexually transmitted and viral diseases, and hormonal disruptions. The seminar also addressed the impact of addiction on family disintegration and the rise in crime rates.
Finally, the fifth topic outlined strategies for preventing drug addiction, emphasizing the importance of strengthening religious values among youth, respecting their opinions, encouraging open communication, building trust, promoting cultural principles, and engaging them in positive activities such as sports, arts, and programming. The seminar also stressed the importance of teaching young people how to cope with psychological pressures and frustrations.
At the end of the seminar, the Associate Dean for Scientific and Student Affairs, Professor Dr. Suhad Haseeb, presented letters of appreciation to the National Security delegation in recognition of their efforts in conducting this educational event. The seminar targeted the conscious segment of society, considering them role models responsible for raising awareness among other groups and promoting anti-drug efforts starting from their roles within families and communities.
This workshop aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Under the patronage of the Dean and the supervision of Asst. Lect. Diana Ghanem, Head of the Scientific Affairs Unit, and in collaboration with Lect. Rasha Waleed, Head of the Monitoring Unit at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women at the University of Baghdad, hosted a delegation from the National Security Agency to organize an awareness seminar for undergraduate students titled (Combating the Scourge of Drugs).
The seminar focused on five main topics.
The first topic addressed the concept of drugs, defining them as a group of substances that cause addiction and negatively affect the nervous system. The term “drug” refers to any substance that clouds the mind due to the presence of chemicals that induce drowsiness, sleep, or loss of consciousness.
The second topic discussed the various types and forms of drugs, emphasizing their dangers, whether of natural origin, such as khat, opium, morphine, hashish, and cocaine, or synthetic sources like heroin, amphetamines, narcotic pills, and volatile solvents.
The third topic highlighted the symptoms of drug addiction, which include drowsiness, tremors, redness, and dilation of the pupils, neglect of personal hygiene and appearance, appetite changes, dark circles under the eyes, and sleep disorders.
The fourth topic focused on the effects and complications of drug addiction, such as psychological changes, including personality shifts and cognitive decline, mental symptoms like apathy and impaired judgment, as well as physical damages like weakened immunity, increased risk of sexually transmitted and viral diseases, and hormonal disruptions. The seminar also addressed the impact of addiction on family disintegration and the rise in crime rates.
Finally, the fifth topic outlined strategies for preventing drug addiction, emphasizing the importance of strengthening religious values among youth, respecting their opinions, encouraging open communication, building trust, promoting cultural principles, and engaging them in positive activities such as sports, arts, and programming. The seminar also stressed the importance of teaching young people how to cope with psychological pressures and frustrations.
At the end of the seminar, the Associate Dean for Scientific and Student Affairs, Professor Dr. Suhad Haseeb, presented letters of appreciation to the National Security delegation in recognition of their efforts in conducting this educational event. The seminar targeted the conscious segment of society, considering them role models responsible for raising awareness among other groups and promoting anti-drug efforts starting from their roles within families and communities.
This workshop aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
