College of Nursing at the University of Kirkuk Organizes Student Workshop on the Risks of Medication Misuse and Their Impact on Human Health

under the direct supervision of the Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Kirkuk, the respected Prof. Dr. Hiwa Sattar Saleh, the Psychological Counseling Division, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Division, the Department of Basic Sciences, and the Media and Government Communication Division, organized a student workshop titled 'Misuse of Medication and Its Impact on Human Health.' The workshop dealt with the dangers of incorrect use of medications, and what may result from it in terms of serious side effects, cases of drug poisoning, and damage that may affect body organs, especially when taking medications without medical consultation or exceeding specified doses. The workshop aimed to enhance health awareness among students, introduce the complications resulting from unsafe use of medications, and emphasize the importance of adhering to prescribed doses, reading medication leaflets, and reducing cases of poisoning and health complications, in a way that contributes to consolidating the culture of correct and safe use of medications in society. The workshop also stressed the importance of following prevention procedures, through not taking medications without consulting a doctor or pharmacist, adhering to specified doses, recognizing potential side effects, keeping medications out of reach of children, and avoiding the use of expired medications.