Following the recent changes to the diagnostic category for addictive disorders in DSM‐5, it
is urgent to clarify what constitutes behavioural addiction to have a clear direction for future …

Islamic Psychology or ilm an-nafs (science of the soul) is an important introductory textbook
drawing on the latest evidence in the sub-disciplines of psychology to provide a balanced …

Abstract Background and Aims Dysfunction of physiological regulation systems may
underlie the disrupted emotional and self‐regulatory processes among people with …

Licit and illicit substance use is one of the major public health issues with severe negative
health consequences for individuals and society. Health literacy is essential for improving …

Smartphone addiction is considered a form of technological addiction that has attracted
increasing attention. The present study developed and validated the short‐form Smartphone …

Background Much academic scholarship has explored drug use and 'addiction'in the
criminal justice system. Methods This paper explores what happens when 'addicts' are …

The gaming industry had rapidly been expanding globally, where it encompasses more than
the purpose of recreational and increasingly becomes more immersive and engaging, and …

Background and aims The paper “Chaos and confusion in DSM-5 diagnosis of Internet
Gaming Disorder: Issues, concerns, and recommendations for clarity in the field” by Kuss …

Purpose Recovery is a central component of UK substance misuse policy, however,
relatively little is known about the views and meanings of recovery by those experiencing it …

Co-use of marijuana and tobacco is increasing among adults in the United States, but little
research exists examining why co-use occurs. Changing marijuana policies make …