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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...
From eveningness to food addiction: exploring the roles of night eating syndrome and mindful eating
Addictology 7 min.
Chronotype reflects an individual’s natural propensity for sleep-wake timing as well as personal preferences for activity and performance timing, which exist along a continuum ranging from morningness to eveningness. Morning types typically go to bed and wake up earlier, reaching peak productivity...
