The definition of addiction is explored. Elements of addiction derived from a literature search
that uncovered 52 studies include:(a) engagement in the behavior to achieve appetitive …

Research over the last two decades suggests that a wide range of substance and behavioral
addictions may serve similar functions. Yet, co-occurrence of addictions has only been …

Provides an account of core knowledge in the field of addictions for students, academics,
professionals and trainees in psychology, psychiatry, social work and related health …

This paper characterises the myth of addiction and considers social mechanisms that may
sustain this discourse about substance use problems in the face of counter-evidence. The …

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For centuries, the word" addiction" meant being" given over" or devoted to something.
However, the 19th century temperance and anti-opium movements used it in a more …

Addictive behaviours are known to negatively influence the health and well‐being of both
individuals and society, but addiction has seldom been viewed from an occupational …

For many people the concept of addiction involves taking drugs. Therefore it is perhaps
unsurprising that most official definitions concentrate on drug ingestion. Despite such …

This text provides a comprehensive overview of psychological approaches to understanding
addictions. Without denying the importance of biological Factors, Emphasis Is Placed More …

The word 'addiction'these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an
unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by …