Information Package / Course Catalogue
Substance Dependence
Course Code: ACİL122
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize the concept of addiction and addictive substances, understand their effects on individual and public health, and gain knowledge about care and approaches for individuals with substance addiction. In addition, the course aims to increase students’ awareness about types of addiction, causes of addiction, and prevention methods.

Course Content

This course covers the basic concepts related to substance addiction, including its etiology, epidemiology, and history. Addictive substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, opioids, inhalants, amphetamines and similar substances are examined in terms of their characteristics, effects, and withdrawal symptoms. In addition, behavioral addictions (such as gambling, shopping, and internet addiction), psychiatric conditions associated with substance use, treatment approaches, the role of health professionals, and preventive measures in the community are discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ecem ERSUNGUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the concept of addiction and types of addiction (substance addiction and behavioral addictions).
2.Evaluate the characteristics of addictive substances, their effects, and their impact on human health.
3.Identify risk factors related to addiction, psychiatric comorbidities, and withdrawal symptoms.
4.Explain prevention methods, treatment approaches, and public health strategies related to addiction.
5.Explain the role of health professionals and care approaches for individuals with substance addiction.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of addiction, types of addiction, behavioral addiction, physical and psychological dependence, and withdrawal.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Legal regulations related to addiction: alcohol and substance use in civil law, criminal law, misdemeanors law and related regulations.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Alcohol addiction: effects of alcohol, development of addiction, effects on health, and treatment approaches.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Drug addiction: types of drugs, their effects, mechanisms of addiction and treatment approaches.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Tobacco addiction: nicotine dependence, effects on health and smoking cessation methods.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Alcohol and substance use in workplaces: risks and evaluation in terms of occupational health and safety.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Alcohol and substance use in traffic: legal alcohol limits, traffic safety and legal sanctions.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Gambling addiction: causes, symptoms and treatment approaches.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Shopping addiction and consumer behavior.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Computer, mobile phone and internet addiction.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.Addictive substances: heroin, history, nomenclature, opioid drugs and their effects, the impact on human, clinical features, addiction causes, treatment
Week 12 - Theoretical
Passionate addiction, love and relationship addiction.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Approaches of health professionals and care processes in substance use.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Infections related to substance use: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and prevention methods.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151245
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)56
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-4
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
3
OÇ-2
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3
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2
OÇ-4
2
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OÇ-5
3
3
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2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026