Addictions. Substance addictions vs. behavioural addictions
Journal Title: Archives of Physiotherapy and Global Researches - Year 2016, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Addictions in contemporary society present an increasingly significant problem, which can negatively influence the personality, relationships, and general health status of affected individuals.Current theories regarding the causes of addictions do not provide universally accepted models. Further-more, the issues of terminology that should be applied to behaviours associated with addictions are still being disputed. The present article discusses the development of classifications of various addiction types
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