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Addictive behavior

MedGen UID:: 88373
•Concept ID:: C0085281
•: Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction

Synonyms:	Addictive Behavior; Addictive Behaviors; Behavior, Addictive; Behaviors, Addictive
SNOMED CT:	Addiction (32709003)

HPO:	HP:0030858

Definition

When an activity, substance, object, or behavior becomes a major focus of a person's life, excluding other activities, or has begun to harm the individual or others physically, mentally, or socially, it can be considered addictive behavior. A person can become addicted or compulsively engaged with anything. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

GTR
MeSH

CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVAddictive behavior

Abnormal volitional state
- Abnormally increased volition
  - Impulse control disorder
    - Impulsivity
      - Compulsive behaviors
        Addictive behavior
        Abnormal alcohol consumption
        Binge drinking
        Problematic alcohol consumption
        Alcohol dependence
        Hazardous alcohol use
        Addictive non-substance behaviors
        Addictive sex behavior
        Addictive spending behavior
        Addictive video game use
        Pathological gambling
        Drug dependence
        Addictive nitrous oxide use
        Addictive sedative use
        Addictive benzodiazepine use
        Addictive stimulant use
        Addictive amphetamine use
        Addictive methylphenidate use
        Cocaine dependence
        Methamphetamine dependence
        Cannabis dependence
        Cannabis dependence, continuous
        Cannabis dependence, episodic
        Hallucinogen dependence
        Hallucinogen dependence, continuous
        Hallucinogen dependence, episodic
        Heroin dependence
        Nicotine dependence
        Tobacco addiction, susceptibility to
        Opiate dependence
        Food Addiction
        Technology Addiction
        Internet Addiction Disorder

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The current clinical knowledge on the treatment of gambling disorder: A summary.

Hloch K, Mladěnka P, Doseděl M, Adriani W, Zoratto F
Synapse 2017 Aug;71(8) Epub 2017 Apr 21 doi: 10.1002/syn.21976. PMID: 28420033

Food addiction-diagnosis and treatment.

Dimitrijević I, Popović N, Sabljak V, Škodrić-Trifunović V, Dimitrijević N
Psychiatr Danub 2015 Mar;27(1):101-6. PMID: 25751444

A systematic review and analysis of long-term outcomes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: effects of treatment and non-treatment.

Shaw M, Hodgkins P, Caci H, Young S, Kahle J, Woods AG, Arnold LE
BMC Med 2012 Sep 4;10:99. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-10-99. PMID: 22947230 Free PMC Article

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Depression and internet addiction among adolescents:A meta-analysis.

Ye XL, Zhang W, Zhao FF
Psychiatry Res 2023 Aug;326:115311. Epub 2023 Jun 16 doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115311. PMID: 37348449

Hyperconnected: children and adolescents on social media. The TikTok phenomenon.

Pedrouzo SB, Krynski L
Arch Argent Pediatr 2023 Aug 1;121(4):e202202674. Epub 2023 Jan 26 doi: 10.5546/aap.2022-02674.eng. PMID: 36692353

Behavioral Addictions: Excessive Gambling, Gaming, Internet, and Smartphone Use Among Children and Adolescents.

Derevensky JL, Hayman V, Lynette Gilbeau
Pediatr Clin North Am 2019 Dec;66(6):1163-1182. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.08.008. PMID: 31679605

Acute and long-term effects of cannabis use: a review.

Karila L, Roux P, Rolland B, Benyamina A, Reynaud M, Aubin HJ, Lançon C
Curr Pharm Des 2014;20(25):4112-8. doi: 10.2174/13816128113199990620. PMID: 24001294

A review of addiction.

Clay SW, Allen J, Parran T
Postgrad Med 2008 Jul 31;120(2):E01-7. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2008.07.1802. PMID: 18654058

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Diagnosis

Depression and internet addiction among adolescents:A meta-analysis.

Ye XL, Zhang W, Zhao FF
Psychiatry Res 2023 Aug;326:115311. Epub 2023 Jun 16 doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115311. PMID: 37348449

Definition of Substance and Non-substance Addiction.

Zou Z, Wang H, d'Oleire Uquillas F, Wang X, Ding J, Chen H
Adv Exp Med Biol 2017;1010:21-41. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-5562-1_2. PMID: 29098666

The dopamine theory of addiction: 40 years of highs and lows.

Nutt DJ, Lingford-Hughes A, Erritzoe D, Stokes PR
Nat Rev Neurosci 2015 May;16(5):305-12. Epub 2015 Apr 15 doi: 10.1038/nrn3939. PMID: 25873042

Social network site addiction - an overview.

Andreassen CS, Pallesen S
Curr Pharm Des 2014;20(25):4053-61. doi: 10.2174/13816128113199990616. PMID: 24001298

A review of addiction.

Clay SW, Allen J, Parran T
Postgrad Med 2008 Jul 31;120(2):E01-7. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2008.07.1802. PMID: 18654058

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Therapy

The Comparative Efficacy of Treatments for Children and Young Adults with Internet Addiction/Internet Gaming Disorder: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

Chang CH, Chang YC, Yang L, Tzang RF
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Feb 24;19(5) doi: 10.3390/ijerph19052612. PMID: 35270305 Free PMC Article

Hooked on virtual social life. Problematic social media use and associations with mental distress and addictive disorders.

Henzel V, Håkansson A
PLoS One 2021;16(4):e0248406. Epub 2021 Apr 8 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248406. PMID: 33831023 Free PMC Article

Vaping: The new wave of nicotine addiction.

Dinardo P, Rome ES
Cleve Clin J Med 2019 Dec;86(12):789-798. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.86a.19118. PMID: 31821136

Treatment Considerations in Internet and Video Game Addiction: A Qualitative Discussion.

Greenfield DN
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2018 Apr;27(2):327-344. Epub 2018 Jan 9 doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2017.11.007. PMID: 29502754

Internet addiction: definition, assessment, epidemiology and clinical management.

Shaw M, Black DW
CNS Drugs 2008;22(5):353-65. doi: 10.2165/00023210-200822050-00001. PMID: 18399706

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Prognosis

ADHD and addictive behavior in crack-cocaine users.

Fond G, El-Maamar M, Korchia T, Richieri R, Lacoste J, Boyer L, Lancon C
Encephale 2023 Jun;49(3):284-288. Epub 2022 Mar 19 doi: 10.1016/j.encep.2022.01.008. PMID: 35317940

Attachment and emotion regulation in substance addictions and behavioral addictions.

Estévez A, Jáuregui P, Sánchez-Marcos I, López-González H, Griffiths MD
J Behav Addict 2017 Dec 1;6(4):534-544. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.086. PMID: 29280395 Free PMC Article

The dopamine motive system: implications for drug and food addiction.

Volkow ND, Wise RA, Baler R
Nat Rev Neurosci 2017 Nov 16;18(12):741-752. doi: 10.1038/nrn.2017.130. PMID: 29142296

Addiction.

Baysinger A, Gianessi C
Yale J Biol Med 2015 Sep;88(3):203-4. PMID: 26571547 Free PMC Article

Ultraviolet tanning addiction.

Nolan BV, Feldman SR
Dermatol Clin 2009 Apr;27(2):109-12, v. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2008.11.007. PMID: 19254653

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Clinical prediction guides

Xuan B, Li P, Yang L, Li M, Zhou J
Adv Exp Med Biol 2017;1010:133-168. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-5562-1_8. PMID: 29098672

Sun YK, Sun Y, Lin X, Lu L, Shi J
Adv Exp Med Biol 2017;1010:73-89. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-5562-1_5. PMID: 29098669

Internet Addiction and Relationships with Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Self-Esteem in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Designed Study.

Younes F, Halawi G, Jabbour H, El Osta N, Karam L, Hajj A, Rabbaa Khabbaz L
PLoS One 2016;11(9):e0161126. Epub 2016 Sep 12 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161126. PMID: 27618306 Free PMC Article

Sleep Quality in Medical Students; the Impact of Over-Use of Mobile Cell-Phone and Social Networks.

Mohammadbeigi A, Absari R, Valizadeh F, Saadati M, Sharifimoghadam S, Ahmadi A, Mokhtari M, Ansari H
J Res Health Sci 2016 Winter;16(1):46-50. PMID: 27061997 Free PMC Article

Development of a Facebook Addiction Scale.

Andreassen CS, Torsheim T, Brunborg GS, Pallesen S
Psychol Rep 2012 Apr;110(2):501-17. doi: 10.2466/02.09.18.PR0.110.2.501-517. PMID: 22662404

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Recent systematic reviews

Risk Factors for Gambling Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Moreira D, Azeredo A, Dias P
J Gambl Stud 2023 Jun;39(2):483-511. Epub 2023 Mar 8 doi: 10.1007/s10899-023-10195-1. PMID: 36884150 Free PMC Article

The Use of Social Media in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review on the Potential Risks.

Bozzola E, Spina G, Agostiniani R, Barni S, Russo R, Scarpato E, Di Mauro A, Di Stefano AV, Caruso C, Corsello G, Staiano A
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Aug 12;19(16) doi: 10.3390/ijerph19169960. PMID: 36011593 Free PMC Article

Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of internet addiction.

Pan YC, Chiu YC, Lin YH
Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2020 Nov;118:612-622. Epub 2020 Aug 25 doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.08.013. PMID: 32853626

How addictive are gabapentin and pregabalin? A systematic review.

Bonnet U, Scherbaum N
Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 2017 Dec;27(12):1185-1215. Epub 2017 Oct 5 doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2017.08.430. PMID: 28988943

Problematic smartphone use: A conceptual overview and systematic review of relations with anxiety and depression psychopathology.

Elhai JD, Dvorak RD, Levine JC, Hall BJ
J Affect Disord 2017 Jan 1;207:251-259. Epub 2016 Oct 2 doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.08.030. PMID: 27736736

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