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Under the patronage of the respected President of the University of Kirkuk, Professor Dr. Imran Jamal Hassan, and supervised by the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Osama Ibrahim Ahmed, and the Head of the Animal Production Department, Professor Dr. Qaneh Hussein Amin, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Committee of the Animal Production Department organized a workshop titled Drugs and Their Negative Effects on Society. The event featured an external lecturer from the University of Sheffield’s College of Medicine (UK) via video conference.
Workshop Details:
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First Lecture: Delivered by Professor Dr. Hussein Al-Tayyar from the University of Sheffield’s College of Medicine, focusing on the health and psychological risks of drug abuse and its global societal implications.
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Second Lecture: Presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Nahla Kamal Asaad from the College of Agriculture, addressing the social and economic consequences of drug addiction, including family breakdown, unemployment, and crime.
Key Topics:
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Health Risks: Physical and mental deterioration caused by substance abuse.
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Social Impact: Destruction of family structures and community cohesion.
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Economic Burden: Increased healthcare costs, reduced productivity, and strain on national resources.
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Call to Action: Urged collaborative efforts among educational institutions, healthcare providers, and policymakers to combat drug proliferation through awareness campaigns and rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion:
The workshop emphasized the urgent need to address drug abuse as a scourge threatening future generations and highlighted the role of education in fostering resilience and informed decision-making among youth.
