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Should compulsive sexual behavior be considered an addiction?

Year: 2016
Type: review
Abstract: AIMS: To review the evidence base for classifying compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) as a non-substance or 'behavioral' addiction. METHODS: Data from multiple domains (e.g. epidemiological, phenomenological, clinical, biological) are reviewed and considered with respect to data from substance and gambling addictions. RESULTS: Overlapping features exist between CSB and substance use disorders. Common neurotransmitter systems may contribute to CSB and substance use disorders, and recent neuroimaging studies highlight similarities relating to craving and attentional biases. Similar pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments may be applicable to CSB and substance addictions, although considerable gaps in knowledge currently exist. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the growing body of research linking compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) to substance addictions, significant gaps in understanding continue to complicate classification of CSB as an addiction.
Source: Addiction
DOI: 10.1111/add.13297
Institutions: Yale University, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, VA New England Healthcare System, Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers, University of Cambridge, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: green
Funders: National Center for Responsible Gaming, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH Clinical Center, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
OpenAlex ID: W2276653618
FWCI: 4.811
Cites: 98
Cited by: 436
Related to: 10