Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
DRUG ADDICTION ATO5602009 3 + 0 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals In this course, addictive substances and their properties will be covered. At the end of the course, alcohol, cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants, cocaine, opioids, synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, antidepressants, hallucinogenic substances and gain critical thinking skills.
Course Content Introduction to Substance Abuse,Alcohol Use and Addiction,Cannabis Use and Addiction,Use and Addiction of Amphetamine-Type Stimulants,Cocaine Use and Addiction,Opioids Use and Addiction,Use and Addiction of Khat and Synthetic Cathinones,Use and Addiction of Synthetic Cannabionides,Use and Addiction of Hallucinogenic Substances,Use and Addiction of Benzodiazepines and New Design Benzodiazepines,Use and Addiction of Antidepressants,Caffeine-Nicotine Use and Addiction,Use and Addiction of Gabapentinoids,Current Approaches in Addiction Treatment
Learning Outcomes 1) Have knowledge about addictive substances and their properties.
2) Have knowledge about the definition of addiction, related concepts and legal regulations.
3) Have knowledge about the current methods of abuse of addictive substances.
4) Have knowledge about the rates of use of addictive substances.
5) Have knowledge about the methods of analysis of addictive substances.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Substance Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Alcohol Use and Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Marijuana Use and Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Use and Addiction of Amphetamine-Type Stimulants Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Cocaine Use and Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Opioid Use and Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Use and Addiction of Khat and Synthetic Cathinones Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Use and Addiction of Synthetic Cannabionides Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Use and Addiction of Hallucinogenic Substances Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Use and Addiction of Benzodiazepines and New Design Benzodiazepines Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Use and Addiction of Antidepressants Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Caffeine-Nicotine Use and Addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Use and Addiction of Gabapentinoids Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Current Approaches in Addiction Treatment Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
AKGÜR, S. A. (Ed.). (2021). Yasal & Yasadışı Maddeler ve Adli Toksikolojik Yaklaşımlar. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Akgür, S. A., & Coşkunol, H. (Eds.). (2014). Bağımlılık yapan maddeler ve toksikolojisi. Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Akgür, S. A., & Dağlıoğlu, N. (Eds.). (2018). Temel Adli Toksikoloji. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Levine, B., & Kerrigan, S. (Eds.). (2020). Principles of forensic toxicology (Vol. 5). Washington, DC: American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
Öztürk M., Ögel K., Evren C., Bilici R. (2019). Bağımlılık Tanı, Tedavi, Önleme. Yeşilay Yayınları

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 14 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 7 3
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 7 2
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 2
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload