By: College Media Office
The Department of Accounting Techniques at Al-Qadisiyah Polytechnic College, a constituent of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, held a scientific seminar titled “Digital Drugs and Their Impact on Education,” attended by several faculty and staff members.
The seminar featured presentations by Lecturer Riyam Taqi Mohammed and Lecturer Samaher Sadiq Ali, who addressed the phenomenon of digital drugs—a modern trend increasingly affecting youth and students—and its negative repercussions on the educational process.
Key Discussion Themes:
- Definition & Origins: Understanding the concept of digital drugs and the factors contributing to their spread among students.
- Educational & Psychological Impact: Analyzing how this phenomenon affects academic performance, as well as the associated health and psychological risks.
- Institutional Role: Highlighting the responsibility of educational institutions in confronting these challenges.
- Prevention & Treatment: Reviewing effective strategies for early intervention and protection.
Core Recommendations:
The seminar concluded with several vital recommendations, most notably:
- Intensifying awareness seminars within schools and universities.
- Integrating the topic of digital drugs into educational curricula.
- Strengthening the role of the family in monitoring internet usage.
- Training educational staff to identify abnormal behaviors and providing psychological counselors within academic institutions.
This seminar is part of the college’s ongoing efforts to enhance community and educational awareness, aimed at curbing negative phenomena that could hinder the academic progress of students.