Information Package / Course Catalogue
Struggling With Addiction
Course Code: ADG101
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor'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 introduce individual and institutional strategies for combating addiction, enabling students to understand the processes of prevention, treatment, and access to support services. Throughout the course, students will become familiar with organizations involved in addiction response, analyze help-seeking pathways, evaluate individual prevention and protection strategies, and develop awareness of the social impacts of addiction.

Course Content

This course focuses on the types of addiction, their effects on individuals and society, national and international strategies for combating addiction, and the organizations that provide support—including public institutions, private services, and NGOs. It also covers help-seeking behaviors, referral processes for treatment, the functioning of social support systems, and individual prevention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of developing addiction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ceren DEMİROK
Ins. Gülşah Şükran KALE YOLCU
Ins. Halil ŞİMŞEK
Ins. Necmettin PARLAK
Ins. Özden DEMİRCİOĞLU FAYDALIGÜL
Lec. Birsen KIRIM
Lec. Gözde ALP
Lec. Murat ŞENAVCI
Lec. Osman DERTLİ
Lec. Süleyman DAL
Res. Assist. Batuhan ÇULLU
Res. Assist. Burcu DEMİRDÖVEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes types of addiction and their effects on individuals and society
2.Knows national and international strategies for combating addiction.
3.Recognizes public institutions, private organizations, and NGOs involved in combating addiction.
4.Analyzes help-seeking behaviors and referral processes for addiction treatment.
5.Evaluates social support systems used in combating addiction.
6.Explains individual protection and prevention strategies for addiction.
7.Discusses ethical principles and intervention methods in combating addiction.
8.Develops an individual or institutional intervention plan.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DiClemente, C. C. (2016). Bağımlılık ve Değişim (Çev.. Ed. Muzaffer Şahin). Ankara. Nobel Yayıncılık (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2003).
2.Uzbay, İ. T. (2015). Madde bağımlılığı: Tüm boyutlarıyla bağımlılık ve bağımlılık yapan maddeler. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
3.Kısaç, İ., Aydın, D., & Erzen, E. (Eds.). (2024). Addiction and combating addictions: Types, causes, and proposed solutions. Kronik Publishing.
4.Şahin, C., Özkan, A., & Bulut, Y. E. (Eds.). (2023). Addiction from all perspectives. Pegem Academy.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Addiction and Its Scientific Foundations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of Addiction and Classification Systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Addictive Substances: Effects and Patterns of Use
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tobacco Use and Nicotine Dependence
Week 5 - Theoretical
Alcohol Use and Alcohol Dependence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Behavioral Addictions and Digital Technology Use
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biopsychosocial Dynamics of Addiction
Week 8 - Theoretical
Historical Development and Societal Reflections of Addiction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Global and National Trends in Substance Use
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychosocial Characteristics of Individuals with Addiction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Life and Social Problems Associated with Addiction
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organizational Structures Addressing Addiction in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Public Policies and Institutional Intervention Approaches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Individual Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Addiction
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)48
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026