Understanding Behavioural Addictions: A Deep Dive with Professor Zsolt Demetrovics
Episode Overview
Exploration of various behavioural addictions like gambling, gaming, and compulsive shopping. Discussion on the ICD-11 recognition of non-substance-related addictive behaviours. Insights into the policy and treatment approaches for these addictions. Comparison between substance-related and non-substance-related addictions. Highlights from the upcoming Lisbon Addictions conference.
Many of these behaviours are just part of our everyday life, and that's really something that's happening in the world these days
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of behavioural addictions in this episode of Addictions Edited. Dr Elle Wadsworth sits down with Professor Zsolt Demetrovics from the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Addictions (ISSBA) to explore the various dimensions of non-substance-related addictive behaviours. From gambling and gaming disorders to compulsive shopping and problematic internet use, this conversation covers it all.
You'll hear about the upcoming Lisbon Addictions conference, where these topics will be at the forefront, featuring a track dedicated entirely to behavioural addictions. Professor Demetrovics sheds light on how these behaviours are recognised in the ICD-11 and the growing body of research surrounding them. He also discusses the similarities and differences between substance-related and non-substance-related addictions, providing a nuanced understanding of this complex field.
Whether you're interested in policy approaches, treatment strategies, or just curious about the latest research, this episode offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that could change how you think about addiction.