Severity of behavioral addiction symptoms among young adults using non-prescribed sedatives/hypnotics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Young adulthood is considered a critical period in terms of non-medical use of sedatives/hypnotics (NMUSH) as well as different types of behavioral addictions (BAs). However, the relationship between these behaviors has received scarce attention among young adult samples. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between NMUSH and symptoms of distinct BAs among young adults.

Materials and methods

Analyses were conducted based on the data of two large sample studies (including a representative sample) carried out with young adult samples. The following BAs were assessed: problematic internet use, problematic video gaming, problematic social media use, problem gambling, exercise addiction, eating disorders, compulsive buying behavi

SUBMITTER: Peter L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10024082 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature