In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, the International Relations Branch, and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, the University Counselling and Psychological Guidance Division held an awareness seminar entitled “Drug and Psychotropic Substance Abuse Among University Students” on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The seminar addressed two topics: the social and psychological effects of drug abuse, and the role of the university as an institution in raising awareness about drugs and psychotropic substances. The two research papers were presented respectively by Assistant Lecturer Fanar Imad Khalil and Assistant Lecturer Ilham Saeed Qadir.

The seminar was held under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr Suhaib Khalid Jasim Al-Ta’i, and targeted the student community.