Substance abuse :concept and facts in Iraqورشة عمل

by Saad Nashtar (university of Baghdad, Al-kindy college of medicine)

Saturday 9 Nov 2024, 11:00 → 11:45 Asia/Baghdad

قاعة المؤتمرات (كلية طب الكندي)

Addressing medical college professors, the lecture on "Substance Abuse: Concept and Facts in Iraq" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of substance abuse in the Iraqi context. Delving into the unique sociocultural factors influencing patterns of substance use, prevalence rates, and emerging challenges, the session seeks to equip participants with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of substance abuse in Iraq. The goal is to empower medical educators to incorporate region-specific knowledge into their curriculum, facilitating the education of future healthcare professionals on the intricacies of substance abuse in Iraq. Ultimately, this lecture strives to contribute to a more informed and contextually relevant approach to substance abuse education and intervention in the Iraqi medical community.