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Addictive Behavior

Course code

PSP6063.LT

old course code

PSP6063

Course title in Estonian

Sõltuvuskäitumine

Course title in English

Addictive Behavior

ECTS credits

5.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Give an overview of the different forms of addictive behavior and the possibilities of aiding.
Give knowledge of the most common illegal drugs in Estonia, basing the classification on the effect to the central nervous system.
Give an overview of the development of drug addiction as a process.
Introducing different strategies and models for prevention of addictive behavior.

Brief description of the course

Characteristic features of addictive behavior and the different forms of addictive behavior: clinical and theoretical. The origins of addictive thinking and self-deception. History of development of addictive behavior as a social problem in Estonia. Etiological models of addiction. The need and possibilities of aiding in case of drug-related psychic and behavioral disorders. Different forms of addictive behavior: clinical and theoretical. Prevention of addictive behavior at different levels. The specifics of primary prevention at school, used methods.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- explains the major models of addiction development and the factors contributing to addictive behaviours;
- explains different forms of addictive behaviour and approaches to prevention, intervention, and support;
- explains the effects of commonly used psychoactive substances on the nervous system and their short- and long-term consequences;
- critically evaluates the effectiveness and suitability of addiction prevention strategies for diverse social groups.

Teacher

Aili Maar

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