The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology held an awareness lecture in Al-Quds Hall

Titled

“Drugs are a dangerous scourge that destroys society.”

For teachers and members of the department

Delivered by Ph.Dr. Ali Fadl Baawi

The lecture addressed several topics. The first topic dealt with the phenomenon of drug abuse as it is one of the most dangerous crimes that has the greatest impact on the individual and society

The second topic dealt with the legal articles and penalties imposed on those who use various types of drugs, as well as the reasons for the spread of the phenomenon of drug abuse to protect society from its dangers. It also talked about how to address the phenomenon of drug abuse to save the addict from the danger of drugs. Many types of drugs were presented during the symposium. Including natural and manufactured drugs, as well as synthetic (chemical) drugs. The symposium recommended the need for concerted efforts among the concerned authorities to reduce this phenomenon and tighten penalties in Iraqi law. It also urged that each individual take his role in reducing drugs.