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Neurobiological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions in Behavioral Addictions
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Author(s): Jawad Laadraoui (Faculty of Sciences, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco), Mehdi Aitlarradia (Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Beni Mellal, Morocco), Khadija Oubella (Faculty of Sciences, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco), Fatimzahra Agouram (Faculty of Sciences, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco), Sara Oufquir (Faculty of Sciences, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco), Abdelfatah Ait Baba (Independent Researcher, Morocco), Hamid Kabdy (Faculty of Sciences, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco)and Bilal El-Mansoury (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland & University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 40
Source title:
Assessing and Treating Behavioral Addictions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rommel Johnson (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA)and Reuben Mwangi (Central Michigan University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0518-9.ch001
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Abstract
Behavioral addictions, including gambling, internet/gaming, and food addiction, profoundly affect individuals and society. This chapter examines their neurobiological underpinnings, highlighting dopaminergic pathways, neurotransmitter imbalances, and the neural circuits involved in reward processing and impulse control. It covers diagnostic methods, psychometric tools, and neuroimaging, and reviews treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and pharmacological interventions. Stigma, comorbidities, and relapse risks are addressed, alongside prevention strategies emphasizing education, community support, and regulation. Future directions focus on personalized medicine, genetic and epigenetic research, and digital tools for intervention. By integrating neuroscience, clinical practice, and public health, this chapter offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding and managing behavioral addictions.
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