Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Bekir Faruk ERDEN
Prof. Dr. Oğuz MUTLU
Prof. Dr. Fürüzan YILDIZ AKAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define drug abuse
2) Define the types of dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
3) Explain the factors influencing drug addiction.
4) Defines the scope of doping drugs.
5) Explain the mechanisms of action of addictive drugs

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Pathophysiology of addiction

Course Contents

This course definition of drug abuse, addictive drugs.

Weekly Schedule

1) Physiology of addiction
2) Neurotransmitters playing role in addiction
3) Alcohol addiction and therapy
4) Opioid dependence and therapy
5) Benzodiazepine dependence and therapy
6) Nicotine dependence and therapy
7) Psychostimulant dependence and therapy
8) Mid-term exam
9) Drug dependence and therapy
10) Drug Abuse
11) Drug withdrawal and therapy
12) Doping drugs
13) Doping drugs
14) Drug intoxication and antidots
15) Zehirlenme tedavisi
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Drug Abuse And Drug Addiction	FRM515	Elective	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	2