INTRODUCTION There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that certain foods may be addictive. Although evidence that nicotine is addictive generated support for anti-tobacco policies, little research has examined whether beliefs about the addictiveness of food are associated with support for policies to address overconsumption of nutritionally poor foods. METHODS U.S. adults (n=999) recrui...

INTRODUCTION Research has shown that those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk for addiction disorders like alcoholism and substance abuse. What is less clear is the mechanism(s) whereby ADHD gives rise to increased engagement in addictive behaviors, and whether there are sex differences in the ADHD-addiction propensity. Both ADHD and addictions have also...

Watching online videos (including short-form videos) has become the most popular leisure activity in China. However, a few studies have reported potential negative effects of video watching behaviors for ‘addiction’) among minority individuals. The present study investigated behaviors, motivational factors videos, and potentially addictive indicators videos. Semi-structured interviews were cond...

Introduction The association of an addictive disorder (harmful use, abuse or dependence) with a schizophrenic is the rule. Genetic vulnerability and social economic factors are common to both disorders. Objectives determine impact behavior on patients suffering from schizophrenia. Methods A descriptive analytical retrospective study 150 schizophrenia hospitalized in psychiatry department Taher ...

Introduction Addiction is a disease that comes with range of consequences. Its physical, mental, personal, social and financial repercussions could not be neglected. Yet, this issue still stigmatized. It public health problem may affect people from different backgrounds including healthcare professionals. Objectives To investigate the risk factors for substance addiction: cigarette addiction be...