The Women’s Affairs Department at the College of Law organized an awareness campaign against the crime of drug trafficking and abuse. The campaign included the following activities:
1. *Scientific Workshop*: Titled “The Impact of Drug Abuse on Family Cohesion,” the workshop was led by Assistant Professor Dr. Sundus Mohammed Abbas, Head of the Women’s Affairs Department.
2. *Poster Distribution*: Posters emphasizing the importance of avoiding drug abuse and its effects on individuals, families, communities, and education were disseminated.
*Objectives of the Seminar*:
1. To clarify the psychological, financial, and social harms of drugs on the entire family.
2. To determine the extent of drug influence on family disintegration.
3. To identify the correlation between family breakdown and drug abuse.
4. To raise awareness among students and prevent the spread of drug abuse, which is a major factor in hindering the potential of young people in society, highlighting the dangers and severe consequences of drug use on families and the Iraqi community.
*Findings of the Seminar*:
The seminar concluded that the impact of drug abuse on family dynamics is profound, encompassing neglect, maltreatment, and domestic violence, particularly when a parent is addicted to drugs. It also highlighted the financial difficulties, bankruptcy, and poverty resulting from drug abuse, leading to a loss of familial cohesion and stability, and consequently, an increase in divorce and family disintegration.
*Recommendations of the Workshop*:
1. Implement awareness programs to educate prospective spouses on the requirements for a successful family life to ensure future stability.
2. Develop educational programs to promote awareness of the Islamic educational approach in handling family disputes.
3. Intensify media campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse and its negative consequences.
4. Dry up sources of easy access to drugs and implement strong deterrents against those who bring drugs into the country.
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