Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sameera Naji khdim, Dean of the College of Science for Women – University of Baghdad, the Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Department of Physics, organized a workshop entitled “Digital Drugs and the Impact of the Internet.” The workshop was presented by Dr. Hanaa Mohammed Yassin, Dr. Maysaa Rabea Nuaima, and Ms. Malak Mohsen Atiya.
The workshop explored the concept of digital drugs as one of the emerging phenomena associated with digital advancements. It explained how sound stimuli and different frequencies may affect brain activity and psychological states, while comparing these effects with those of conventional drugs, which influence the brain through chemical substances.
The workshop also examined Binaural Beats technology and the evolution of its use, in addition to discussing the role of music and sound effects in influencing brain activity and the associated changes in the secretion of certain hormones. Furthermore, it highlighted several factors that may intensify the effects of audio content, including the use of headphones, isolation, dim lighting, and prolonged exposure.
The workshop shed light on digital drugs and their relationship with social media platforms, particularly with regard to musical content characterized by repetitive rhythms and the potential effects of such content on children and adolescents. It emphasized the importance of raising awareness of the risks associated with the unsafe consumption of digital content.
The workshop concluded by stressing the need to promote awareness of the potential risks of digital drugs and encourage the conscious and responsible use of the internet and digital technologies, thereby contributing to the protection of all members of society, particularly young people.
