Fifth-year students from the Biomedical Engineering Department participated in an awareness seminar organized by the Department of Dormitory Affairs / Social Research Division, in collaboration with the University Security Directorate for the students of the University of Al-Nahrain. The seminar, titled "Drugs and Their Negative Effects on the Individual and Society," took place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Peace Hall. This event is part of a series of workshops, seminars, and courses within the training program prepared by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The seminar, attended by a large audience representing students from various stages, faculties, departments, and scientific and humanitarian specializations, aimed to shed light on the dangers of drug abuse and its negative impact on human health and behavior. The discussion emphasized the reasons for an individual's drug use, signs of drug abuse, and the stages of transitioning into addiction. The seminar concluded with valuable and positive discussions, driven by the active engagement of students. These discussions contributed to a set of recommendations, including the necessity of monitoring students' behavior and activating educational guidance in universities and colleges, recognizing that students play a fundamental role in building society.