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Introduction to the Special Issue on "Anxiety Sensitivity and Addictive Behaviors".

S H Stewart1, M G Kushner

  • 1Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Life Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada. sstewart@is.dal.ca

Addictive Behaviors
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Anxiety sensitivity (AS), a fear of bodily sensations, increases the risk for substance misuse and addiction. Understanding AS is crucial for developing effective interventions for addiction and substance use disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Research
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Anxiety sensitivity (AS) is a fear of arousal-related bodily sensations, linked to panic attacks and anxiety disorders.
  • AS is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for psychopathological conditions, including substance misuse.
  • This special issue focuses on the relationship between AS and substance use and abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a special issue on cutting-edge findings regarding AS and substance use.
  • To review the hypothetical links between AS and the development of substance abuse and addiction.
  • To explore AS's differential relation to various drug classes and its role in substance use disorder maintenance and relapse.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on anxiety sensitivity and substance use.

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  • Introduction to eight novel empirical papers on the topic.
  • Discussion of theoretical links between AS, drug effects, and withdrawal symptoms.

    • Main Results:

    • AS is hypothetically linked to increased risk for substance abuse and addiction.
    • AS may differentially relate to the abuse of specific drug classes (e.g., depressants vs. stimulants).
    • AS may influence substance use disorder maintenance and relapse by affecting withdrawal severity and tolerance.

    Conclusions:

    • Anxiety sensitivity is a significant cognitive factor in substance use disorders.
    • Further research is needed to integrate findings on AS and substance use problems.
    • Understanding AS can inform targeted interventions for addiction and substance misuse.