At the end of this course, students will gain general knowledge about addiction, general knowledge about alcohol and drugs.
They will learn, recognize behavioral addictions, and have an idea about prevention and intervention techniques in the context of addiction.
Course Content
This course contains; Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods,Definition of addiction and related concepts,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Addiction and other psychiatric psychological problems,Behavioral addictions,The situation of addiction in Turkey and the whole world,Addiction prevention strategies,Treatment strategies in addiction,Treatment strategies in addiction (continued) and rehabilitation,Course overview and discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the concept of addiction and explain its reasons.
9
A
2. Will be able to explain the psycho-social factors associated with addiction.
19, 9
A
3. Will be able to understand the effects of alcohol, drugs and stimulants.
9
A
4. Will be able to recognize addiction prevention programs.
19, 9
A
5. Will be able to recognize addiction intervention programs.
15, 9
A
6. Will be able to recognize rehabilitation programs in addiction.
19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods
2
Definition of addiction and related concepts
3
Psychoactive substances
4
Psychoactive substances
5
Psychoactive substances
6
Psychoactive substances
7
Psychoactive substances
8
Addiction and other psychiatric psychological problems
9
Behavioral addictions
10
The situation of addiction in Turkey and the whole world
11
Addiction prevention strategies
12
Treatment strategies in addiction
13
Treatment strategies in addiction (continued) and rehabilitation
14
Course overview and discussion
Resources
Blume, A. W. (2005). Treating drug problems. John Wiley & Sons.
Coombs, R. H., & Howatt, W. A. (2005). The addiction counselor's desk reference. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
20
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
26
26
General Exam
1
35
35
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
At the end of this course, students will gain general knowledge about addiction, general knowledge about alcohol and drugs.
They will learn, recognize behavioral addictions, and have an idea about prevention and intervention techniques in the context of addiction.
Course Content
This course contains; Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods,Definition of addiction and related concepts,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Psychoactive substances,Addiction and other psychiatric psychological problems,Behavioral addictions,The situation of addiction in Turkey and the whole world,Addiction prevention strategies,Treatment strategies in addiction,Treatment strategies in addiction (continued) and rehabilitation,Course overview and discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to define the concept of addiction and explain its reasons.
9
A
2. Will be able to explain the psycho-social factors associated with addiction.
19, 9
A
3. Will be able to understand the effects of alcohol, drugs and stimulants.
9
A
4. Will be able to recognize addiction prevention programs.
19, 9
A
5. Will be able to recognize addiction intervention programs.
15, 9
A
6. Will be able to recognize rehabilitation programs in addiction.
19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods
2
Definition of addiction and related concepts
3
Psychoactive substances
4
Psychoactive substances
5
Psychoactive substances
6
Psychoactive substances
7
Psychoactive substances
8
Addiction and other psychiatric psychological problems
9
Behavioral addictions
10
The situation of addiction in Turkey and the whole world
11
Addiction prevention strategies
12
Treatment strategies in addiction
13
Treatment strategies in addiction (continued) and rehabilitation
14
Course overview and discussion
Resources
Blume, A. W. (2005). Treating drug problems. John Wiley & Sons.
Coombs, R. H., & Howatt, W. A. (2005). The addiction counselor's desk reference. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
