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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Diagnostic scales are crucial for distinguishing addicts from normal subjects.
  • Addiction assessment has evolved to include both substance and non-substance related disorders.
  • Non-substance addictions like gambling, internet use, exercise, sex, and food are increasingly recognized, though often debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the development of various substance and non-substance addiction scales.
  • To compare the characteristics and trends of these assessment tools.
  • To discuss future directions in addiction scale development and application.

Main Methods:

  • Review and introduction of existing addiction scales.
  • Comparative analysis of scale items, focusing on commonalities and differences.
  • Discussion of theoretical and practical aspects of addiction assessment.

Main Results:

  • Most addiction scales share core items: social impairment, preoccupation, withdrawal, and tolerance.
  • Non-substance addiction scales exhibit greater variability in items compared to substance addiction scales.
  • The development of addiction scales is influenced by evolving concepts of addiction and assessment theory.

Conclusions:

  • Addiction scales are vital diagnostic tools with evolving scope.
  • Future research should focus on cross-cultural and cross-sample applicability of scales.
  • Understanding the positive aspects of addiction may inform future assessment strategies.