UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH HOSTS SEMINAR ON COMBATING DRUG ABUSE FOR A SAFE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT
The Educational Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit at the College of Administration and Economics—in collaboration with the College’s Department of Economics and the Center for Development and Continuing Education at the University of Basrah—organized an awareness seminar titled "Combating Drug Abuse for a Safe University Environment."
The seminar aimed to raise students' intellectual and educational awareness regarding the dangers of narcotics and psychotropic substances, to safeguard the university environment, and to foster an academic community that is well-informed and stable in terms of psychological and physical health.
The seminar, presented by college members Umm al-Banin Salih Jabir, May Ali Wannan, and Zainab Hussein Sabih, highlighted the detrimental impact of drug abuse. It explored the underlying causes of the phenomenon, the psychological, health, social, and economic consequences of substance use, methods for early detection, and ways to strengthen the institution’s preventive role.
The seminar concluded with recommendations to increase the frequency of educational workshops, seminars, and anti-drug initiatives; to enhance counseling services and direct engagement with students; to deepen cooperation with health and security authorities; and to promote sports, cultural, and social activities.