As Part of Community and Health Awareness: Electrical Engineering Technologies Department Organizes a Scientific Workshop on "The Impact of Drugs on the Nervous System"

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Within the framework of continuous efforts to enhance health and cultural awareness among students and activate community awareness initiatives, the Department of Electrical Engineering Technologies organized a scientific and awareness workshop entitled "The Impact of Drugs on the Central Nervous System: Biological Dimensions and Health Risks" on Saturday, October 24, 2026, presented by Eng. Israa Issa Ibrahim. The workshop highlighted the chemical and biological mechanisms through which narcotic substances affect brain cells and neurotransmitters, as well as the impairment they cause in memory, concentration, and behavioral functions, in addition to the grave risks resulting from neural tissue damage and physical dependence. Furthermore, the workshop addressed scientific and preventive measures to protect youth and raise awareness about the dangers of addiction along with its psychological and social repercussions. The event witnessed broad attendance and active engagement from the department's faculty members and students, who enriched the discussion with questions and scientific interventions on how to curb this phenomenon and intensify educational campaigns within the university environment. These educational activities underscore the commitment of Al-Mustaqbal University and the Department of Electrical Engineering Technologies to fostering an academically and healthily well-rounded student personality, capable of contributing to community service with full awareness and responsibility. Al-Mustaqbal University — The first university among private universities in Iraq.