Mustansiriyah Journal of Arts

1-Research objective:
Revealing the most important influential factors that push young people to use tobacco at the current stage, and knowing the social and economic effects of smoking on young people, and its impact on their future, cultural formation, and social interaction in their families and society.
2-The importance of research:
I was impressed by the importance of the study and the importance of the topic. Lessons of addiction in the life of the author of The Three Together in Al-Fardan, which received great attention. Therefore, this study helps us understand a lot about the addiction to the youth group, its basic dimension, and its main focus in civil and cultural society. Cultural significance or landmarks in the world of research. It is not enough just to describe, rather it is customary to know the theory of a phenomenon in Iraqi society, and as a goal of its existence, anthropology is committed to the theoretical heritage of the phenomenon in Iraqi society, given the psychological and physical factors. The social effects it represents on the individual and the family, and what it achieves. The main point of research is to study the phenomenon and explain the danger it poses to society at this stage. Present.

This field study explores the pervasive social stigma experienced by individuals with substance use disorders and its profound repercussions on social integration. Drawing upon qualitative research methods, including interviews and observations, this study delves into the lived experiences of drug addicts and the perspectives of relevant stakeholders within the community. The research aims to illuminate the multifaceted nature of stigma, examining its manifestations across various domains such as employment, housing, healthcare, and interpersonal relationships.
Findings reveal a complex web of social exclusion and discrimination faced by drug addicts, perpetuated by stereotypes, misconceptions, and fear. The stigma surrounding addiction creates significant barriers to social integration, hindering access to employment opportunities, stable housing, and supportive social networks. Moreover, the internalization of societal stigma often leads to feelings of shame, guilt, and self-isolation among individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Despite these challenges, the study identifies resilience and strategies for coping with stigma among participants. Supportive relationships, peer networks, and access to addiction treatment services emerge as crucial factors in promoting social inclusion and facilitating recovery. Additionally, community-based initiatives and advocacy efforts play a vital role in challenging stigma and fostering a more compassionate and inclusive society.
This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the intersection between social stigma and social integration for drug addicts, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy reforms to address systemic barriers and promote equity anddignity for all individuals affected by substance use disorders. By amplifying the voices of those directly impacted by stigma, this study advocates for a more empathetic and supportive approach to addiction treatment and recovery within communities.

The phenomenon of drugs that has spread in Iraqi society in the recent period has led to the crystallization of many negative effects that have been reflected on the social, economic, and health life of the individual user. Drugs have contributed to influencing one of the most important elements of development, which is health, creating addicted individuals who are unable to communicate with others without the substance Narcotic.
As health constitutes an essential axis in human life, without it he cannot achieve progress and development in society, so that health security becomes one of the most important engines of sustainable development. Therefore, the research aims to shed light on the role of health security as one of the axes of human security in confronting the drug phenomenon, in addition to knowing the most important The social and health impacts resulting from the lack of health security for addicted individuals, and the focus on the methods and mechanisms adopted by the social service in contacting addicts through its roles (preventive, curative, and developmental) to crystallize their health security.
To achieve the goals, the descriptive analytical approach was relied upon to analyze drug indicators and their impact on health security in Iraqi society.

In this study, we are trying to shed light on the drug phenomenon that has begun to spread in Iraqi society, especially among the youth group. This exploratory study sought to identify the truth about young people’s tendency towards drug use or addiction, and to reveal the reasons for drug abuse and addiction among young people. A deliberate sample was selected for the study within the city limits of Baghdad, consisting of (577) individuals. The study arrived at a set of results and recommendations directed to the official authorities concerned with the issue of drugs, such as the Ministry of Interior and the Ministries of Health, Education, Labor and Social Affairs.

The current research aims to identify the relationship of imbalances (psychological, social, economic, political) marginalization and their repercussions on abuse and addiction behavior, and we used the descriptive approach in describing the phenomenon of addiction based on data made by a group of respondents amounting to (10) cases interviewed at Bin Rushd Psychiatric Hospital in Baghdad. The most important results were :
-The marginalization of young people, preoccupation with them and lack of attention to them and their needs and problems are all factors that have led many of them to abusing and addictive behaviour.
-Addictive behaviour is legitimate among addicts, and this legitimacy reflects social marginalization.
-The weakness of the social and educational control system in Iraqi society is a serious indicator caused by imbalances at all psychological, social, economic and political levels as a result of a sense of marginalization.

The spread of drugs is a recent phenomenon in Iraq, and although there is much evidence confirming that they existed, but in a limited manner, during the specified period between the years 1964 to 1968, it was not a phenomenon that constituted a danger to society, and at that time the modern types that It poses a threat to the economy and health, as it was limited at that time to very limited types, and could be limited to cannabis only. However, after the year 2003, the phenomenon spread significantly, as many convicts and those against whom judicial rulings were taken were placed in Iraqi prisons, as well as The phenomenon of hospital treatment for addicts has become apparent. The phenomenon is limited to two main parts: the first is society in general and the second is the users, promoters or traffickers. The last two categories fall into the same category because they deal directly with drugs, which has led to the expansion of the spread of the phenomenon for more than one reason in society. The means of communication and culture Modernity, the ease of movement between countries, and society’s acceptance of incoming cultures. All of this led, along with multiple other factors, to the acceptance of new types that were considered socially prohibited in the past. On the other hand, the other direct factor for the spread are smuggling gangs, and the other direct factor for the presence of harm and the exacerbation of drug harm are addicts. Drugs, so this research was directed in two directions: first, researching societal cultureWhat happened after the year 2003 and its relationship to the spread of drugs and the other trend, he studied the way researchers dealt with arriving at the facts with which we can deal with this phenomenon. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research was represented by the academic side, then the fourth party was to uncover the phenomenon, limit its spread, and find the most important means to treat it.

The research dealt with the abuse of opium and other types of drugs and their trafficking among university students because of this phenomenon and its spread of multiple negative effects on society in general and university youth in particular. The research consisted of two aspects: the first: the theoretical aspect and includes the first chapter, which includes the first section, which is the problem, importance and objectives of the research. The concepts and terminology and the second section are the classification of drugs according to the origin of the narcotic substance and its effect on the individual’s brain, as well as the target group and the reasons for the spread of drugs. The third section is represented by the effects and problems of narcotic substances and the means of treating them. The second aspect is the methodological and field aspect of the study, which is represented by the second chapter, which includes two sections. The first is the methodology and the research tool ( The descriptive analytical method and the questionnaire) and the fields of research or study (spatial, temporal, and human), in addition to the research sample, which was represented by (100) university students. The second section represented the results of the study and the analysis and interpretation of those results from the field side, in addition to the recommendations, conclusion, and sources.

A designed definition includes that it is a substance that is grow naturally or is influenced in a laboratory and, when taken, causes a change in the chemistry of the brain as a result of an increase in the transmitters it removes from sugar, such as dopamine and adrenaline, which causes sugar to be euphoric with accompanying symptoms that produce calmness and relaxation or increased alertness and activity, and is reflected in the form of the psychological and physical damage of the product that speaks About the long term . His success in using narcotic substances led to the recognition of their role in producing these deep transmitters, and thus the body stops producing them effectively. The drug is an entire hub that he cannot live without, naturally, and therefore any attempt to stop it. The body is strong in the drug and the beneficial symptoms, which forces him to return to abuse. This is known as addiction, which results in health damage and criminal behavior that harms the family and society.

there are a group of transformations and changes that have occurred in the field of social life, which have caused change and change in some of the traditonal social values that prevailed in our societies, and which governed the behavior and trends of individuals. Among these transformations and risks that have threatened human security is the phenomenon of the spread of drugs and their aduse, which is considered one of the most serious problems that it is faced by individuals, the family and society all over the world due to its many types and the rapid spread of its trade among all levels of individuals in society and rapid addiction to it, as it has become a global multi-faceted phenomenon, as it affects the psychological, social, economic, cultural and religious aspects of the individual and the group, and the spread of this phenomenon has increased with the increase in technological development. By facilitating the process of promotion and concluding agreements through modern means of communication, which has increased the proportion of harm resulting from drug abuse, which dominates society in the form of social unrest, which undoubtedly casts a shadow on life in general, starting with the harm inflicted on the individual. The abuser harms his family and extends to his community..

The problem of drug abuse is one of the most important social and economic problems facing society, not only in Iraq, but in most countries, as it causes severe harm to those who abuse it or trade in it, and these damages are reflected on the user's family and on society, directly and indirectly, and the importance of this topic for the researchers. They chose the topic as a field for research because of its effects on the Iraqi society in general and the Wasti community in particular, so the research used the descriptive approach in investigating this problem and the most important results came from the widespread use and abuse of drugs after 3002, clearly and the use of hallucinogenic pills and crystals widely among young people, the data showed Increasingly and continuously committing drug crimes, even if there is a fluctuation in rates from year to year. The most important reasons for the spread and abuse of drugs is the weakness of religious faith and insecurity.
As for the most important recommendations and proposals - developing security plans at borders, land and air ports, and relying on modern technology to curb drug smuggling - Establishing a free specialized hospital for the treatment of drug addicts in Wasit Governorate and throughout the governorates of Iraq, provided that a special section is under the supervision of the Drug Control Directorate

In our country Iraq the number of traffickers and drug users is increasing according to statistics issued by psychiatric hospitals and the general directorate of narcotics affairs. Addiction can be impulsive and compulsive, but previous studies didn’t determined the causal relation to identified which one is the cause of the other. There is a set of biological and environmental factors the current research takes into consideration that cause impulsive behavior. One of its results is substance use and addiction which in turn result in impulsive behaviors that are more dangerous than the former. Impulsivity to substance use occurs in early stage , and the transformation from impulsive behavior to compulsive behavior occurs in later stage. The current research concludes that the relation between impulsivity and addiction is a circular relation begins and ends with impulsivity, with the addiction as a mediator factor. The research presents a set of suggestions and recommendations.

We live today in a world that is closer to it than the virtual world in all its details and psychological and social aspects.
The phenomenon of digital drugs is only a product of this virtual world, which resulted from the misuse of digital technology. Although official statistics in some international countries sounded the alarm and gave almost serious indicators of the spread of this scourge, except in Iraq and the Arab countries, there are no indications of its spread in a significant way.
It calls for panic or not, because there are no official statistics that support the spread of these digital drugs.
Therefore, we seek in this study to shed light on this type of drug and introduce its general literature, and try to reveal, even in general, its most important concepts, mechanisms of abuse and risks.

Drug addiction is one of the major causes of criminal activities among adolescents, and the relationship between drug abuse and crime during the period of substance use has various consequences. Many addicted individuals, especially adolescents, suffer from legal issues due to substance abuse, leading to social and psychological problems.
The age at which the individual undergoes treatment is crucial for shaping their life and future. Those who commit crimes often face legal troubles, missing out on opportunities for personal and professional development, learning, new experiences, building relationships, and achieving goals.
Since individuals using drugs often engage in criminal activities such as assault, murder, rape, or theft, the complexity of the problem is heightened by the misconception and false beliefs about drugs. Many individuals mistakenly believe that drugs provide comfort, pleasure, or offer a temporary solution to crises.
The current research aims to identify some terms, including addiction, crime, and adolescents. It also explores the mechanisms of dealing with addicted individuals, the procedures followed in treatment centers and detention centers, and the challenges faced by individuals when transitioning from their residences to treatment or detention centers. The research also addresses preventive measures for addiction-related issues, training programs, rehabilitation programs, and how to prepare individuals for post-detention phases and integrate them into society.
Furthermore, the current research explains the phenomenon of addiction and crime based on important scientific theories that explain the connection between addiction and crime.

The problem of addiction and drug abuse is one of the most important problems that cause a serious threat to the future of society due to the enormous damage it causes, which has an impact on the individual and society. Some statistics estimate that individuals commit about half of the crimes committed in society in cases of addiction or to obtain the money necessary to spend on their addiction. The institutions and bodies that treat addicts and addiction problems in societies have varied, and the methods have varied until, in some statistics, there are more than 13 psychological methods. Perhaps the lack of complete knowledge of the nature of drug addiction reflects the secret of this diversity in treatment methods, and from this standpoint came cognitive behavioral therapy. It draws patients' attention to their negative and distorted thinking patterns, and then trains them on new patterns of thinking and acting in different situations. This program includes carrying out a set of intentional activities and processes, through social interaction, with the study case group, making them learn new patterns by giving them useful therapeutic experience, working to control behavior, or alleviating disease symptoms, and working to create psychological immunity that prevents relapse. After the end of the treatment program. The current research aims to identify cognitive behavioral therapy, learn about its effectiveness in treating addiction, how to apply it to addicts and identify the necessary elements and steps that, if applied correctly, will contribute significantly to preventing the addict from returning to addiction, as it will limit his chances of relapse.