Psychopathological issues of technological addiction: new diagnostic criteria for addiction

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2009:144:277-80.

Abstract

All forms of addiction (drug addiction, food addiction, sexual addiction, technological addiction, work addiction) are syndromic conditions characterized by a recurrent and reiterated search for pleasure derived from a specific dependence behavior, associated with abuse, craving, clinically significant stress, and compulsive dependence actions despite the possible negative consequences. The purpose of this article is to propose a new diagnostic criteria of addiction.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior, Addictive* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Substance-Related Disorders*