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A Framework for the Specificity of Addictions

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Research over the last two decades suggests that a wide range of substance and behavioral addictions may serve similar functions. Yet, co-occurrence of addictions has only been reported among a minority of addicts. "Addiction specificity" pertains to a phenomenon in which one pattern of addictive behaviors may be acquired whereas another is not. This paper presents the PACE model as a framework which might help explain addiction specificity. Pragmatics, attraction, communication, and expectation (PACE) variables are described, which may help give some direction to future research needs in this arena.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph8083399

Authors: Steve Sussman, Adam Leventhal, Ricky N. Bluthenthal, Marilyn Freimuth, Myriam Forster, Susan L. Ames

Institutions: University of Southern California, Fielding Graduate University, Claremont Graduate University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse