As Part of the Activities of the College of Education for Girls during the Iraqi Week for Combating Drugs, the College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah Held an Awareness Workshop Entitled (Psychological Factors Predisposing to Drug Addi
2025-11-18
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As part of the activities of the College of Education for Girls during the Iraqi Week for Combating Drugs ... the College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah held an awareness workshop entitled (Psychological Factors Predisposing to Drug Addiction and Ways of Preventing It).
Under the patronage of the Office of the Prime Minister / the National Committee Supporting Community Awareness and Guidance,
and under the direct supervision of the President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah,
and the Dean of the College of Education for Girls, Prof. Dr. Afrah Abd Maktouf,
the College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah organised an in-person workshop entitled:
“Psychological Factors Predisposing to Drug Addiction and Ways of Preventing It”,
presented by Dr. Ahmed Qasim Khalaf, a faculty member in the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences,
and moderated by the Head of the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, Dr. Ali Nasser Kati'.
on date: 17\11\2025
The workshop addressed the concept of addiction from a psychological and behavioural perspective, explaining how substance use can turn into compulsive behaviour as a result of psychological and social disorders. It also focused on understanding the psychological factors that predispose an individual to addiction, such as anxiety, depression, psychological trauma and weak coping skills.
The workshop reviewed the effect of psychological defence mechanisms in reinforcing or limiting addictive behaviour, stressing the importance of enhancing psychological resilience and self-awareness and developing positive coping strategies as means of prevention.
The workshop also presented modern psychotherapy methods such as:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
It highlighted the importance of social support, a healthy environment and work-life balance in preventing addiction and promoting the individual's mental health.
This workshop is part of a series of awareness activities carried out by the College in support of its community responsibility to spread psychological and behavioural awareness and to build a generation capable of facing contemporary intellectual and social challenges.
College of Education for Girls / University of Shatrah
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