Background and aims Craving is central in the definition of addictive disorders because of its
diagnostic and prognostic value. Its measurement is essential in clinical practice. Previous …

Abstract Purpose of Review Research has demonstrated that craving is a salient aspect of
behavioral and substance use addictions. In 2014, the Pornography Craving Questionnaire …

Valid and reliable measures of craving are essential for both clinical practice and research.
Brief measures are particularly valuable for clinical and research settings in which …

Craving has long been associated with addictive disorders. It has received much attention
over the last two decades, partly through the advent of pharmacotherapies that attempt to …

Although an association between addiction and craving has existed since antiquity, the
relationship has only been the focus of scientific study over the past 60 years. This chapter …

There is increasing recognition of the significance of craving in the addiction field; however,
there are differences between substance and behavioural cravings, such as sexual …

Abstract Aims The Craving Typology Questionnaire (CTQ) is a psychometric instrument used
to assess alcohol craving in normal controls and subjects with alcohol use disorder (AUD). It …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is (a) to evaluate if the craving
construct has clinical significance in the domain of behavioral addictions, as indicated by its …

Craving for alcohol is common among alcohol-dependent people. Accordingly, measures to
assess craving can play important roles in alcohol research as well as in alcoholism …

Introduction Pornography use is a common sexual activity with potentially addictive use in
some people. Even though craving is being recognized as an important characteristic of …