2021 AM Posters-Trends of Non-Substance Addiction during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Trends of Non-Substance Addiction during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in non-substance addictions, such as online gambling, shopping, and gaming. Psychological stressors, including depression and anxiety, have contributed to these behavioral patterns. Several studies have reported a surge in addictive behaviors during the pandemic, including a significant increase in gambling and game use. Internet usage, compulsive buying, and the use of pornography sites have also risen during lockdown periods. Non-substance addictions can have a negative impact on physical and mental well-being and are associated with suicide risk. These addictions constitute a growing public health problem that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. It is crucial to quickly recognize and appropriately manage these situations. Organizations such as the World Health Organization and United Nations have acknowledged the significance of this issue. Further research in different demographic contexts is needed to observe variations in the trends of these conditions. The current global health crisis has highlighted the need for specific clinical treatment for behavioral addictions, similar to substance abuse. Overall, understanding the trends and risk factors for non-substance addictions during the pandemic can help inform clinical practice and policy to address this growing public health problem.

Keywords

non-substance addictions

online gambling

shopping addiction

gaming addiction

psychological stressors

depression

anxiety

addictive behaviors

internet usage

compulsive buying

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