ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY410	ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY AND REHABILITATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the competence to know the fundamentals of addiction and to recognize and intervene.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as dealing with the concept of addiction in terms of social and psychological development, chemical and behavioral processing, prevention and treatment strategies, and simple intervention.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the general concepts and definitions related to the addiction field. (Blossom's 4)
Evaluate the dynamics of addiction. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss prevention, treatment and rehabilitation process and policies. (Bloom’s 5)
Explore social work practices for addicted individuals and their families. (Bloom’s 4)
Obtain basic knowledge about physiological and behavioral effects of all major categories of both legal and illegal psychoactive substances.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of Addiction	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Models, Neurobiology and Relapse in Addiction I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Models, Neurobiology and Relapse in Addiction II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Addictive substances -I: Alcohol and its impacts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Addictive substances -2: Cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Addictive substances -3: Opioids and its impacts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Addictive substances -4: Stimulants	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Behavioral Addictions I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Behavioral Addictions II: Gambling disorder	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Behavioral Addictions III: Internet gaming disorder	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Prevention and Intervention Strategies in Addiction I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Prevention and Intervention Strategies in Addiction II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
OGEL, K., (2010). Sigara Alkol ve Madde Kullanim Bozukluklari: Tani, Tedavi ve Onleme. Yeniden Publications.
MCMURRAN, M. (1994). The Psychology of Addiction, Contemporary Psychology.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128