Information Package / Course Catalogue
Addiction Nursing
Course Code: HF464
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide students with the roles and responsibilities of nurses in preventing substance and behavioral addictions, as well as in ensuring treatment and rehabilitation.

Course Content

Topics related to substances which can lead to addiction and behavioral addiction types will be taught in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Cihan KOCAİRİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Being able to define the concept of addiction
2.Being able to explain the neurobiology of addiction
3.Knowing the risk factors for addiction
4.Providing comprehensive care tailored to the needs of patients with substance use disorders
5.Knowing therapeutic interventions for patients with substance use disorders
6.Understanding the role of genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors in the development of addiction
7.The ability to assess the effects of addiction on an individual's life
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Öztürk, M. O., & Uluşahin, A. (2014). Ruh sağlığı ve bozuklukları. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
2.Çam, O., & Engin, E. (2014). Ruh sağlığı ve hastalıkları hemşireliği bakım sanatı. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
3.Dilbaz, N., Göğcegöz, I., Noyan, C. O., & Kızılkurt, Ö. (2021). Bağımlılık Tanı ve Tedavi Temel Kitabı. İstanbul, Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
4.Öztürk M., Ögel K., Evren C., Bilici R. (2021) Bağımlılık Tanı, Tedavi, Önleme . İstanbul: Yeşilay Yayınları.
5.Ögel, K. (2017). Bağımlılık tedavisi ve temel kitabı. İstanbul: IQ Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık. S, 31-34.
6.DSM-5 Tanı ölçütleri başvuru el kitabı. Hekimler Yayın Birliği Yayıncılık, 2013.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction Process - Addiction and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Factors Leading to Addiction
Week 3 - Theoretical
Tobacco Addiction and Nursing Approaches
Week 4 - Theoretical
Alcohol Dependence and Nursing Approaches
Week 5 - Theoretical
Substance Abuse and Nursing Approaches-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Substance Abuse and Nursing Approaches-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Behavioral Addictions and Nursing Approaches
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Behavioral Addictions and Nursing Approaches - Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Assessment of Behavioral Addictions and Nursing Approaches Midterm Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basketball Diaries - Film Screening
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basketball Diaries - Movie Review
Week 12 - Theoretical
Treatment Approaches for Addiction
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nursing Approaches to Addiction
Week 14 - Theoretical
On Sober Living - Documentary Screening
Week 15 - Theoretical
Documentary Screening on Sober Living: An Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
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5
5
5
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5
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3
5
3
5
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5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
5
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OÇ-7
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026