College of Medicine

Workshop in the College of Medicine
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the College of Medicine at the University of Mosul held a workshop titled “The Drug Epidemic and the Necessity of Prevention.”
The workshop included three main topics:
1. Types of Drugs and Signs of Addiction:
o This topic covered signs of drug addiction, symptoms of drug use, the health and social damage caused by addiction, and related issues, emphasizing methods of addiction treatment. This section was presented by Assist. Prof. Dr. Najlaa Ibrahim Mahmoud Ali.
2. Ways to Combat Drug Spread and Prevention Methods:
o This topic focused on effective measures to combat drug spread and the importance of preventive awareness.
3. Drug Trafficking Routes in the Middle East:
o This topic reviewed key areas used for drug trafficking in the region based on United Nations reports.
The workshop aimed to raise awareness among students and the university community about the importance of preventing drug abuse. It was attended by several university faculty members and postgraduate students.