In implementation of the curriculum prepared by our university presidency for Iraqi Anti-Drug Week, the Department of Medical Laboratory Technologies at the College of Health and Medical Technologies—in cooperation with the Departments of University Psychological Guidance and Student Activities—organized a scientific seminar titled "Immune System Impairment in Substance-Dependent Individuals and Its Impact on Youth and Adolescent Behavior" at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The seminar featured the participation of:
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Lecturer Dr. Adnan Sahib Alwan – Chair
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Lecturer Dr. Ala'a Kazim Hameed – Speaker
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Lecturer Dr. As'ad Muhan Mohammed – Rapporteur
The seminar addressed chronic conditions in substance-dependent individuals resulting from impaired immune responses to viral and bacterial infections, detailing their prolonged recovery periods and slowed treatment phases. Furthermore, it highlighted the hazards of drug abuse and its negative effects on the social and moral behavior of youth, including heightened impulsive behavior, social isolation, anxiety, and clinical depression.
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