Behavioral Addictions

Behavioral Addictions Provides A Front Row Seat Onto The Late-Breaking Developments In One Of The Most Rapidly Evolving Domains Of Diagnosis. The American Psychiatric Association’S Recent Recognition Of The First-Ever Behavioral Addiction Gambling Disorder Has Brought Renewed Attention To The Broader Spectrum Of Other Behavioral Compulsions. This Book Provides A Conceptualization Of Behavioral Addictions And A Brief Overview Of The Varied Forms Of Addictive Behaviors And Treatments Including Gambling Online Gaming Food Addiction Pornography Addiction Sex Addiction Compulsive Shopping Internet Addictions And A Variety Of Impulse Control Disorders Among Others. Developments In The Conceptualization Prevention And Intervention Are Addressed As Well In Relation To The Rapidly Developing Field Of Behavioral Addictions.