The Technical Engineering College at Al-Bayaan University held a scientific seminar entitled “The Phenomenon of Drug Use and Psychoactive Substances in Iraqi Society.” The seminar was delivered by Assistant Professor Hasan Salman Hamad, Head of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit at the College, on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the Continuing Education Hall.

The seminar addressed the risks associated with the use of narcotic substances and their psychological, behavioral, and social effects. It also discussed the factors contributing to the spread of this phenomenon and the means of mitigating it within society. The event was organized as part of the Iraqi Anti-Drug Week activities and was attended by students and faculty members who engaged in meaningful discussions and raised important questions regarding strategies to confront this issue.