In implementation of the curriculum prepared by our university presidency for Iraqi Anti-Drug Week, the Department of Anesthesia Technologies at the College of Health and Medical Technologies—in cooperation with the Departments of University Psychological Guidance and Student Activities—organized a scientific seminar titled "Anesthetic Management of Substance-Dependent Patients" at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The seminar featured the participation of:
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Lecturer Dr. Abdullah Hassan Jabbar – Chair
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Lecturer Dr. Sami Rahim Hassan – Speaker
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Assistant Lecturer Kazim Rahim Alwan – Rapporteur
The workshop focused on enhancing the understanding of how addiction affects human physiology and clarifying the physical and psychological alterations induced by substance abuse. It highlighted the systemic impacts of addiction on various body organs during anesthesia, as well as the specific anesthetic challenges encountered when managing substance-dependent patients. Additionally, the sessions covered altered patient responses to anesthetic agents and analgesics, detailing the physiological mechanisms behind increased dosage requirements and their associated risks.
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