Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Biography
List of Contributors
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Behavioral Addictions
The History of Behavioral Addictions
Defining and Determining Criteria for a Behavioral Addiction
Theories and Evidence in Support of Behavioral Addictions
Guiding Principles for the Treatment of Behavioral Addictions
Societal and Legal Issues
Chapter 2. Behavioral Addiction: The Nexus of Impulsivity and Compulsivity
Introduction
Impulsivity and Compulsivity: What’s it All About?
How do Impulsivity and Compulsivity Relate?
From Impulsivity to Compulsivity in Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral Addiction: on the Border between Impulsivity and Compulsivity
Kleptomania Behavior
An ABC Model to Assess and Manage Compulsive-Impulsive Disorders
Conclusions
Chapter 3. Diagnosis and Treatment of Gambling Disorder
Introduction
Clinical Characteristics
Clinical Assessment
Screening/Diagnostic Instruments
Treatment Options
Psychotherapy
Pharmacotherapy
Conclusions
Chapter 4. Problematic Online Gaming
History and Typology of Online Games
Defining Problematic Online Gaming
Symptomatology and Consequences
Assessment
Epidemiology
Etiology
Prevention and Treatment
Chapter 5. Internet Addiction Disorder: Overview and Controversies
Introduction: Internet Addiction Disorder and its Treatment
Diagnosis and Clinical Criteria
Assessment of Internet Addiction
Prevalence Rates
Psychiatric Comorbidity
Relationship of Internet Addiction with Drug and Alcohol Use
The Phenomenology of Internet Addiction
Personality and Psychosocial Factors Associated with IAD
Cognitive Factors Associated with Problematic Internet Use
Physical and Mental Health Hazards
Treatment
Conclusions
Declaration of Interest
Chapter 6. Social Networking Addiction: An Overview of Preliminary Findings
Brief History of Social Networking
Etiology and Theories of Social Networking Addiction
Epidemiology: Empirical Studies of Social Networking Addiction
Prevention and Treatment of Social Networking Addiction
Conclusions
Chapter 7. Food Addiction: Evidence, Evaluation, and Treatment
Introduction
Criteria and definition
Epidemiology
Evidence for food addiction
Treatment
Prevention: Public Health and Policy Implications
Conclusion
Chapter 8. New Directions in the Pharmacological Treatment of Food Addiction, Overeating, and Obesity
Introduction
The Drive to Overeat
Food Addiction
Reward Deficiency Syndrome
Food Reward System
Surgical Treatments of Obesity
Pharmacotherapies for Treatment of Obesity and Food Addiction
In the Pipeline
FDA-Approved Medications that do not have FDA Indications for Weight Loss
Treatment Approach Based on the Drug Abuse Model
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Sex Addiction: An Overview
Historical Context
Prevalence
SA-Related Diagnoses in the ICD and DSM
Screening Instruments for SA
Cybersex
Comorbidity in SA-Related Disorders
Addiction Interaction Disorder
The Possible Neuroscience of SA
Treatment of Sex Addiction
Summary
Chapter 10. The Tyranny of Love: Love Addiction—An Anthropologist’s View
Romantic Love as a Positive Addiction
Romantic Rejection as a Negative Addiction
Evolution of Romantic Addictions
Infidelity Intensifies Rejection Addiction
Divorce Intensifies Rejection Addiction
Biopsychological Consequences of Rejection
Personality and Love Addictions
Implications for Treatment
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Picking Up the Pieces: Helping Partners and Family Members Survive the Impact of Sex Addiction
Treating Partners of Sex Addicts: Clinical Implications
Staggered Disclosure as a Trauma to the Partner
Treatment for the Partner
Impact of Sex Addiction on Children
Chapter 12. Compulsive Buying Disorder
Introduction
Diagnostic Criteria of Compulsive Buying Disorder
Epidemiology of Compulsive Buying Disorder
Comorbidity
Treatment
Next Steps and Further Research
Chapter 13. Exercise Addiction
The History of Exercise Addiction
Definition and Diagnosis
Assessment
Epidemiology
Comorbidity
Etiology
Treatment
Chapter 14. Meditation and Spirituality-Based Approaches for Addiction
Introduction
Lessons from Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation
Yoga and Addiction
Mindfulness-Based Meditation
Transcendental Meditation (TM)
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY)
How does Meditation/SKY Work?
Conclusion
Chapter 15. Behavioral Addiction in American Law: The Future and the Expert’s Role
Introduction
Behavioral Addiction in the Law of the United States - Legal Issues in Which Behavioral Addiction may be Considered
Pitfalls for the Expert Witness
Conclusions
Index
