The College of Health and Medical Technologies at Al-Ayen University, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Center, organized the second day of activities, which included a specialized workshop entitled: "The Dangers of Addiction to Prescription Medications."
The workshop, attended by a number of professors, students, and specialists, aimed to highlight the phenomenon of the overuse of available prescription medications, such as certain painkillers and sedatives that can become dangerously addictive, thereby promoting health and legal awareness among young people.
Specialists from the college discussed the serious physical and psychological effects of addiction to these medications and how their use without medical supervision leads to a decline in general and mental health. The workshop also highlighted the strict legal framework governing the dispensing of these medications in Iraq and the importance of the role of families and educational institutions in monitoring and preventing their misuse.
