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[Behavioral addictions].

Morgane Guillou-Landréat1, Marie Grall-Bronnec, Jean-Luc Vénisse

  • 1Institut fédératif des addictions comportementales, service d'addictologie, 44093 Nantes cedex 1, France. mguillou@ch-morlaix.fr

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Summary

Understanding addiction requires recognizing unique disorder traits and the link between behavioral and substance use disorders. Effective treatment and relapse prevention must address past, present, and future behaviors to mitigate switching risks.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral science

Context:

  • Addictive disorders exhibit unique characteristics crucial for effective treatment.
  • The upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) acknowledges the validity of combining behavioral addictions with substance use disorders.
  • Treatment necessitates evaluating problematic behaviors both cross-sectionally and longitudinally.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of considering specific characteristics of each addictive disorder for improved treatment outcomes.
  • To underscore the validity of integrating behavioral addictions and substance use disorders in clinical practice and diagnostic frameworks.
  • To emphasize the need for comprehensive behavioral assessment throughout the treatment continuum.

Summary:

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  • Effective addiction treatment requires acknowledging individual disorder specifics and the DSM's recognition of combined behavioral and substance use disorders.
  • Longitudinal evaluation of problematic behaviors, encompassing past, present, and future risks, is vital.
  • A significant risk of addiction switching necessitates inclusive relapse prevention strategies.

Impact:

  • Informing clinical practice for more personalized and effective addiction treatment strategies.
  • Guiding the development of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions for co-occurring disorders.
  • Enhancing relapse prevention programs by incorporating the risk of addiction switching.