Applying incentive sensitization models to behavioral addiction

The incentive sensitization theory is a promising model for understanding the mechanisms underlying drug addiction, and has received support in animal and human studies. So far the theory has not been applied to the case of behavioral addictions like Gambling Disorder, despite sharing clinical sympt...

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Published in:Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2014-09, Vol.45, p.343-349
Main Authors: THOMSEN, Kristine Rømer, FJORBACK, Lone O, MØLLER, Arne, LOU, Hans C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Behavior, Addictive - physiopathology
Behavior, Addictive - therapy
Behavioral psychophysiology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gambling - physiopathology
Gambling - therapy
Humans
Models, Neurological
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Substance-Related Disorders - physiopathology
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
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Summary:The incentive sensitization theory is a promising model for understanding the mechanisms underlying drug addiction, and has received support in animal and human studies. So far the theory has not been applied to the case of behavioral addictions like Gambling Disorder, despite sharing clinical symptoms and underlying neurobiology. We examine the relevance of this theory for Gambling Disorder and point to predictions for future studies. The theory promises a significant contribution to the understanding of behavioral addiction and opens new avenues for treatment.
ISSN:0149-7634
1873-7528
DOI:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2014.07.009