Information Package / Course Catalogue
Addiction and Combating Addiction
Course Code: BESE230
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to discuss the dependency in the context of theoretical knowledge and to inform about the existing services for the prevention of addiction.

Course Content

Definition, scope and classification of addiction Substance abuse and substance abuse Legal and illegal substances Mental disorders caused by substance use Alcohol and alcohol use problems Alcohol addiction Hallucinogens, Narcotics, Stimulants and effects of use Technology use problems Technology addiction State policy and legal process Prevention of addiction

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nermin ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1. Students know what their addiction is.
2. Students know the types of addiction.
3. Students know the methods of intervention to addiction.
4.Students learn the factors affecting addiction.
5.Students will have information about the stages of addiction
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Öztürk, O., & Uluşahin, A. (2015). Mental Health and Disorders. Ankara: Nobel Medical.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, scope and classification of addiction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Substance abuse and substance use problems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Legal and illegal substances
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mental disorders caused by substance use
Week 5 - Theoretical
Alcohol and alcohol use problems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Alcohol addiction
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hallucinogens, Narcotics, Stimulants and their effects
Week 8 - Theoretical
Assessment of Shopping Addiction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Technology usage problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Technology addiction
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gouverment policy and judicial process
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preventing addiction
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preventing addiction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preventing addiction
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment40312
Seminar3026
Individual Work140228
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026