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The link of adverse childhood experiences and attachment to maladaptive personality traits in adults diagnosed with substance use disorder
Addictology 5 min.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) considerably increase the likelihood of mental illness, health risk behaviors, and chronic physical illnesses. Given their pervasive and enduring impact, ACEs represent a serious threat to long-term health and psychosocial functioning [1, 2–3]. A comprehensive...
The relationship between social network addiction, online gaming addiction, and suicide ideation: mediating and moderating role of loneliness
Addictology 9 min.
Suicide represents a serious public health issue, closely intertwined with feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and existential questioning. Suicide, a major global public health concern, is often perceived as an escape from intense emotional, physical, or social distress. Suicidal ideation affects...
Understanding food addiction in obesity: a genetic perspective
Addictology 7 min.
Food addiction (FA) was first proffered in 1956 as “a common pattern of symptoms descriptively similar to those of other addictive processes” [1], referring to the conceptualization that foods, particularly highly palatable ones, may be the subject of addiction. In this light, the...
Relationship between smoking and marital adjustment & social support among women with spouses experiencing alcohol/substance use disorders
Addictology 8 min.
Women’s smoking is a serious and growing problem worldwide. Approximately 20% of the world’s more than 1 billion smokers are women. As socio-economic and cultural norms change, women’s smoking characteristics also change. It has been previously documented that women with higher...
The Effect of Digital Addiction Training on University Students’ Digital Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Orexin-A Levels: Randomized Controlled Trial
Addictology 7 min.
Digital addiction has become a global public health concern, with its prevalence rising significantly in recent years. University students, in particular, have become increasingly susceptible to digital tools, a trend exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital addiction refers to harmful dependence...
