Currently, humanity faces a multitude of challenges, among which substance abuse stands out as a prevalent issue, particularly among young adults and adolescents. The misuse of substances has seen a notable increase in the 21st century, with a significant prevalence within college and university environments. This issue brings with it socio-economic, psychological, and physiological repercussions for the adolescent population.
The objective of the symposium is to reduce the occurrence of drug use among university students. It aims to provide a comprehensive and thorough exploration of addiction, including its symptoms, triggers, and strategies for safeguarding children and teenagers from its grasp.
Symposium theme: Substance abuse and the future of humanity
First part: Seminars
Substances: Knowledge and management
Social understanding of substance abuse
Model of treatments (psychotherapy)
Second part: Panel
Panel topic and subtopics: Effect of this issue on the individual life
– Legal consequence of substance misuse. (Ms. Zhiyan jalal)
– Physical and medical consequences. (Dr. Saman Anwar)
– Psychological consequences. (Ms. Frmesk jaf)
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Opening Speech |
| 10:15 – 10:35 | Seminar | Substances: knowledge and management
Dr. Saman Anwar, University of Sulaimani, College of Medicine, President of Life Mental Health Center President of the Martyr Dr.Hemn Psychiatric Hospital |
| 10:35 – 10:55 | Seminar | Model of treatments (Psychotherapy)
Ms. Frmesk Jaf, Master in Clinical Psychology |
| 10:55 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion | The effect of Substance abuse on the individual Quality of life
Dr. Saman Anwar, University of Sulaimani, University of Sulaimani, College of Medicine
Ms. Frmesk Jaf, MS.c. in Clinical psychology, Coordinator of Life Mental Health Center Ms. Zhyan Jalal, MS.c. in General law, lawyer Dr. Shahla Ali Ahmed, PhD in Counseling Psychology, Komar University of Science and Technology. |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Closing Ceremony |
