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From self to screen: a person-centered analysis of self-identity and internet addiction among Chinese college students
Addictology 8 min.
As digital technologies become increasingly integrated into everyday life, the boundaries between online and offline self-expression are rapidly blurring. Young adults, particularly college students, are often the most engaged with technology, spending substantial time navigating both virtual and real-world...
Managing schizophrenia with affective, sexual, metabolic and substance-use comorbidities: pharmacological considerations from an expert consensus
Addictology 10 min.
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by disruptions in thought, emotion, and behavior. It affects an estimated 0.3–0.7% of the global population, with considerable variation across regions and study methodologies, and imposes a substantial and enduring burden on patients,...
Addressing substance use and mental illness among Quinault Indian Nation adolescents and young adults: community perspectives on community and cultural connection
Addictology 8 min.
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people continue to foster intergenerational strength and resilience from within their communities. AI/AN communities also continue to face disproportionate impacts from harms related to substance use and mental illness. Related to historical and present-day traumas...
Health information addiction and older adults’ health product purchases: the mediating role of perceived illness severity and social support
Addictology 7 min.
The rapid penetration of the Internet into the daily lives of older adults in China has led to their increased exposure to online health information [1]. While beneficial, such exposure also carries risks such as health information addiction [2]. Characterized by excessive seeking and dependence on health-related...
Dermatological manifestations among inpatients with substance use disorders: a comparative study of individuals with alcohol and drug use
Addictology 6 min.
Substance use disorders (SUDs), encompassing both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the misuse of other psychoactive drugs, represent a major public health concern worldwide [1]. Recent global trends indicate a steady increase in the prevalence of substance use, particularly among younger populations [2,...
