Under the patronage of the President of the Northern Technical University, Prof. Dr. Alia Abbas Al-Attar, and under the guidance of the Dean of the Agricultural Technical College, Prof. Dr. Shihab Ahmed Al-Bajary, the University Psychological Counseling Unit organized a series of awareness seminars as part of the College’s Anti-Drug Cultural Week, titled: “Combating Drugs and Their Negative Psychological and Social Effects on the Individual and Society.”

The seminars were delivered by:

• Assist. Prof. Dr. Azhar Idrees Thanoon

• Assist. Prof. Dr. Roaa Nofal Nafea

• Lecturer Farouq Dawwas Mahmood

The seminar series addressed important topics highlighting the severe dangers of drug abuse on both physical and psychological health, as well as its impact on family stability and social cohesion. The sessions also focused on modern approaches to awareness and prevention, in addition to the vital role educational institutions play in reducing the spread of this phenomenon.

The seminars concluded with several key recommendations, including:

• Enhancing cultural awareness within the university environment regarding the dangers of drug use.

• Activating psychological counseling programs and developing mechanisms for early detection of addiction cases.

• Organizing regular awareness campaigns in cooperation with health and security authorities.

• Encouraging students to participate in activities aimed at promoting a culture of prevention.

• Strengthening collaboration between educational institutions and the local community to limit the spread of drug abuse.

Participants:
Students of the Agricultural Technical College / Mosul.