SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
- Course
- SOWO419 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
- Department
- Social Work - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Buse ÖZDİRENÇ
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Introduction and Understanding Substance Use |
| Week 2 | Types of Substances and Patterns of Use |
| Week 3 | Understanding Addiction: Biological, Psychological and Social Perspectives |
| Week 4 | Social and Environmental Factors in Substance Use |
| Week 5 | Stigma, Deviance and Substance Use |
| Week 6 | Drug Policy, Criminalization and Harm Reduction |
| Week 7 | Substance Use Across Different Populations |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION PERIOD |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION PERIOD |
| Week 10 | Assessment and Social Work Practice in Substance Use |
| Week 11 | Prevention, Treatment and Recovery |
| Week 12 | Family, Community and Social Support |
| Week 13 | Contemporary Issues in Substance Use and Addiction |
| Week 14 | Course Review and Final Assessment Guidance |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Nelson, A. (2011). Social Work with Substance Users. SAGE.
- 02 Paylor, I., Measham, F., & Asher, H. (2012). Social Work and Drug Use. Open University Press / McGraw-Hill Education.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
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