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Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions
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ISSN 2149-1305 · Turkish Green Crescent Society · 530 articles in the index
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Self-control and maladaptive coping: How do they affect online game addiction?
While links between self-control, maladaptive coping, and online gaming addiction have been established, the intricate machinery driving these connections remains unexplored. This study uses the personality-coping-outcome theory to propose a complementary mediating model that examines how…
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Trends in substance use profiles at Bursa City Hospital pediatric emergency department (2020–2026): A retrospective analysis
This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate urine toxicology screening (UTS) profiles, multi-year substance use trends, and clinical correlation parameters in patients aged 0–18 years who presented to the Pediatric Emergency Department of Bursa City Hospital. Data from 100 patients who underwent…
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Efficacy of liquorice root and sugarless chewing gum as an adjuvant to smoking cessation: A randomized controlled trial
The tobacco epidemic is a public health threat, killing more than 8 million people annually. Liquorice is an herbal medicine that acts as a modulator of GABA receptors and may induce sedative and anxiolytic effects; thereby, it can support smoking cessation. This study aimed to assess the efficacy…
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The prevalence of cigarette, alcohol, and substance use among Kütahya Health Sciences University students and its influencing factors
University students may begin using substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs due to individual and environmental factors, such as stress, academic pressures, and increased responsibilities. Given the public health relevance of this issue and the fact that this is the first study of its kind in…
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Attitudes of healthcare professionals toward individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders: A comparative study
Stigmatizing attitudes held by healthcare professionals toward individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD) can hinder access to care and negatively affect treatment outcomes. Clinical experience may play a key role in shaping these attitudes. This cross-sectional study included 230…
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An examination of stigmatization and family belonging of individuals with substance use disorders
This study aims to examine the relationship between stigmatization and the sense of family belonging among individuals with substance addiction or illicit substance use. The research was conducted on a sample of 351 male participants under probation. The Substance Use Stigma Mechanisms Scale…
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Prevalence of non-medical drug use and dependence among school-going adolescents in Malaysia
Drug abuse can be defined as the use of drugs in a manner that deviates from medical prescription. The negative effects of drug addiction are well known globally, and millions are estimated to suffer from drug use disorders and require treatment services. In Malaysia, recent studies have shown that…
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COVID-19 vaccination status and infection prevalence among individuals attending an addiction counseling unit
This study aims to determine the COVID-19 infection and vaccination statuses of individuals with substance use disorders. In this cross-sectional study, the population consisted of individuals with substance use disorders who were interviewed in Sultanbeyli district. Data were collected through a…
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Twinkle twinkle little star: Gambling and child recognition of the Irish national lottery logo
Online and physical gambling activity has increased exponentially in the UK, Ireland, and Europe over the last 15 years. In Ireland, the National Lottery logo depicts a friendly, anthropomorphic ‘dancing star’, which is reminiscent of a nursery rhyme character. This research sought to examine…
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The associations between gambling disorder, object relations, loneliness and quality of life
Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction that reduces an individual’s quality of life, is associated with feelings of loneliness, and is negatively influenced by object relations. This study aimed to examine the relationships between GD, object relations, loneliness, and quality of life…
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Examining the relationship between internet gaming disorder, and internet addiction, psychological inflexibility and hopelessness in university students
The current study aims to investigate the relationship between internet gaming disorder, internet addiction, psychological inflexibility, and hopelessness among university students. We employed a correlational survey model in the study. As data collection tools, the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale…
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The underlying mechanisms between problematic social media use and social anxiety: A cross-sectional study
This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms in the association between teenage problematic social media usage and social anxiety, specifically emotion regulation difficulties. A total of 188 females and 125 males aged between 10 and 18 years participated in the study. Data were gathered…
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The role of experiential avoidance and social emotional learning skills in predicting social media addiction in high school students
The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of experiential avoidance and social emotional learning skills in predicting social media addiction in high school students. The participants consist of 721 high school students in Türkiye in the 2023-2024 academic year. ‘Demographic Information…
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Spiritual transcendence, happiness, cognitive and affective mindfulness, and social media addiction among university students: A moderated mediation model study
Social media addiction has become an area of increasing research interest over the past decade. Many factors and variables are associated with the development of social media addiction, as well as others that have remained unexplored. Therefore, the present study examined some of these novel…
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The mediator role of social media addiction in the relationship between perceived social support and depression
Social media use is widespread, spanning the daily lives of all age groups, from children to older adults. In this study, we aimed to explore the variables associated with social media addiction and to examine the potential mediating role of social media addiction in the relationship between…
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Disordered eating behaviors in internet gaming disorder: Clinical and treatment correlates of a naturalistically treated youth sample
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical correlates of disordered eating behaviors among adolescents diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in a clinical setting. Participants were evaluated using a semi-structured clinical interview to assess psychiatric comorbidities. The severity of IGD…
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“Dealer raus”: A retrospective case study of the Mothers Without Borders Initiative in Berlin’s Kreuzberg
This article presents a retrospective case study of community-based responses to substance use and street-level distribution in Kottbusser Tor, known as “Little Istanbul,” a neighborhood in Berlin’s Kreuzberg with a high concentration of immigrants from Türkiye and their descendants. The study…
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Gambling disorder among young migrants in Germany
This study examines the development of gambling disorder among young migrants in Germany, focusing on the interaction between migration-related experiences and social contexts. The study adopts a qualitative, practice-based exploratory design, drawing on anonymized composite case vignettes derived…