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The burden of anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders attributable to childhood maltreatment among adolescents in Africa: insights from the global burden of disease study 2021
Addictology 5 min.
Childhood maltreatment encompassing physical abuse, sexual abuse, or negligence has emerged as a critical public health concern with far-reaching consequences that often persist into adulthood [1]. Yearly, about 4–16% of children are physically abused, while one in ten children is psychologically...
Real-World Persistence in Adults with HIV and Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders After Restarting Antiretroviral Therapy in the United States
Addictology 6 min.
In 2022, the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescents and adults in the United States was estimated to be 1.2 million individuals, with 31,800 new infections and 4145 new HIV-related deaths [1]. The availability of effective, safe, and tolerable antiretroviral therapy (ART)...
Understanding food addiction through the lens of psychological well-being, self-control, and eating behavior: a cross-sectional study
Addictology 8 min.
Food addiction is a complex phenomenon that affects individuals across all age groups and has significant implications for both individual and public health [1]. The widespread availability of highly palatable, energy-dense foods, particularly refined and ultra-processed products, has led to notable...
Emoji or real emotions? The effect of digitalization on the quality of life through social media addiction – a multigroup SEM analysis, moderated by positive and negative affect
Addictology 13 min.
Social networks are a modern concept through the ”lens” of technology, yet older than we might think. If we were to scroll through the pages of history, we would find the concept of Agora, which appeared in the 11th-9th centuries BC, specific to Ancient Greece - the political, social, economic...
