Course: Addictology

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Course title Addictology
Course code USS/MADK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Langer Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Růžička Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course provides an overview of basic and current knowledge in the field of addictology, focusing on substance-related, behavioral, and emerging forms of addiction. Emphasis is placed on the causes of addiction, prevention, treatment, therapeutic approaches, and addiction counseling in the context of contemporary research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
During the course of studying Addictionology, students will get to know the basic definition of the subject and will get more detailed information regarding the causes of addictions. The discipline will focus on both substance addictions (alcoholism, drugs, smoking) and behavioral addictions (gambling, shopping...). The study will also include information regarding "new addictions", such as addiction to mobile phones (nomophobia) or to the Internet (netolism). and its content will also include methods of prevention in the context of individual addictions and an overview of current research on the development and use of addictive substances, including information on their effects. Students will also gain adequate knowledge about addiction treatment, including applicable therapeutic approaches and interventions, and a comprehensive overview of addiction counseling. List of recommended literature and materials KALINA, K. (2015) Klinická adiktologie. Praha: Psyché. KALINA, K. (2013) Psychoterapeutické systémy a jejich uplatnění v adiktologii. Praha: Grada KRATOCHVÍL, S. (2012). S. Základy psychoterapie. Praha: Portál. MIOVSKÝ, M. (2008) Konopí a konopné drogy. Praha: Grada. ŠIFFELOVÁ, D. (2010). Rogersovská psychoterapie pro 21. století. Praha: Grada. CLAYTON, Russell B.; LESHNER, Glenn; ALMOND, Anthony. The Extended iSelf: The Impact of iPhone Separation on Cognition, Emotion, and Physiology. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication. Roč. 20, čís. 2, s. 119-135. Dostupné online [cit. 2018-02-21]. DOI 10.1111/jcc4.12109. MULLER, O. a kol. (2014). Terapie ve speciální pedagogice. Praha: Grada.. RÖHR, H, P (2016) Závislé vztahy: Léčba a uzdravení závislé poruchy osobnosti. Praha: Portál.
The student understands the basic definition of addictology and the causes of addictive behavior. Differentiates between substance-related and behavioral addictions, including so-called new addictions, and understands their psychosocial impacts. Has an overview of current research on the development, use, and effects of addictive substances. Understands the principles of prevention of addictive behavior and their application in educational and counseling contexts. Is oriented in addiction treatment options, therapeutic approaches, interventions, and the system of addiction counseling.
Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes (English) The student understands the basic definition of addictology and the causes of addictive behavior. Differentiates between substance-related and behavioral addictions, including so-called new addictions, and understands their psychosocial impacts. Has an overview of current research on the development, use, and effects of addictive substances. Understands the principles of prevention of addictive behavior and their application in educational and counseling contexts. Is oriented in addiction treatment options, therapeutic approaches, interventions, and the system of addiction counseling.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

The condition for awarding credit is at least 80% active participation in seminars/exercises. - Study results (ability to connect theory and practice) will be verified through the completion of individually assigned
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
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