Defining Addiction Recovery and its Scope Addiction recovery is a complex, transformative, and highly individualized process that extends far beyond mere abstinence from psychoactive substances or addictive behaviors. It represents a fundamental shift in lifestyle, self-perception, and engagement with the world, moving from compulsive engagement toward constructive living. While initial stabilization often focuses on detoxification […]
Introduction and Definition of the Construct The concept of the Addiction-Prone Personality refers to a hypothetical set of enduring psychological characteristics, temperament styles, and behavioral patterns that significantly increase an individual’s susceptibility to developing substance use disorders (SUDs) or behavioral addictions. While initially popularized in the mid-20th century, modern psychological and psychiatric literature approaches this […]
Introduction to the Psychology of Substance Abuse Attitudes Attitudes towards substance abuse represent a complex intersection of cognitive beliefs, emotional reactions, and behavioral intentions concerning the use, misuse, or societal management of psychoactive substances. In psychological terms, an attitude is a relatively enduring organization of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies directed toward a socially significant […]