Addictology: Archives News of the month
A longitudinal network analysis of the relationship between love addiction, insecure attachment patterns, and interpersonal dependence
Addictology 9 min.
Love addiction is categorized as one of the "new addictions," sharing similar psychopathological characteristics with substance dependence [1, 2]. It is defined as excessive dependence, obsession, and immersion in a romantic relationship, persisting even when the relationship detrimentally affects mental...
Perinatal healthcare experiences of pregnant and parenting people with a history of substance use disorder: a qualitative study
Addictology 8 min.
Substance use disorder (SUD) in pregnancy is a national public health concern, impacting thousands of pregnant people and their infants in the United States (U.S.) each year [1, 2]. In recent years, for example, the U.S. has seen increases in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) with six per 1000 newborn...
Psychometric assessment of the Moroccan version of the car, relax, alone, forget, friends, trouble (CRAFFT) scale among adolescent and young adults with a substance use disorder
Addictology 6 min.
Adolescence, a pivotal stage in development, is frequently typified by the initiation and exploration of behaviors carrying potential health risks, such as substance use experimentation, with these challenges often persisting into young adulthood [1, 2]. Worldwide, this concern represents a contemporary...
Patterns and predictors of 12-month treatment of common anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders in the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys: treatment in the context of perceived need
Addictology 10 min.
Growing recognition of the burden of mental disorders [1] highlights the importance of increased treatment. This is especially important given significant advances in treatments and clear evidence that mental disorders can be treated effectively [2, 3]. Yet the World Mental Health Surveys show that only...
Delving into the Elements Impacting Treatment Acceptance among patients with Substance Use Disorder using Health Belief Model: a qualitative study
Addictology 7 min.
Addiction is defined as a “chronic, primary, progressive and fatal disease characterized by the compulsion to use drugs, with an associated loss of control over drug use, and continued use of drugs despite known problems” [1]. It is a serious global public health issue. As reported in the...
