Gambling and Social Cognition: a Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this article was to review current research regarding social cognition (SC) in gambling disorder (GD), to (i) compile and synthetize the current state of existing literature on this topic, and (ii) propose cognitive remediation therapy approaches focused on SC for clinicians.Recent FindingsIt is well known that disordered gamblers show impairment regarding non-social cognitive functions such as inhibition, attention, and decision-making. Furthermore, patients with substance use disorders also present certain deficits regarding social information processing which are difficult to differen...
Source: Current Addiction Reports - September 15, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Correction to: Lost in Translation? On the Need for Convergence in Animal and Human Studies on the Role of Dopamine in Diet-Induced Obesity
The original article unfortunately contained a mistake. In the online version of the paper, the entire Box 1 is missing, and the labels of the 2 tables are swapped. The original version has been corrected. (Source: Current Addiction Reports)
Source: Current Addiction Reports - September 13, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
Methodological Advances in Leveraging Neuroimaging Datasets in Adolescent Substance Use Research
AbstractPurpose of ReviewRecent innovations in the statistical analysis of neuroimaging data related to adolescent substance use are highlighted. Going beyond assumptions of homogeneity in small studies of regional localization, the focus is on novel approaches that integrate across regions of the brain and levels of analysis in order to detect individual differences in use along with antecedents and consequences.Recent FindingsThree analysis approaches are considered. Multimodal approaches like the construct-network framework combine neural, behavioral (including cognitive), and self-report indicators to create comprehens...
Source: Current Addiction Reports - September 8, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
A Systematic Review of the Co-occurrence of Gaming Disorder and Other Potentially Addictive Behaviors
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe playing of videogames has become an everyday occurrence among many adolescents and emerging adults. However, gaming can be problematic and potentially addictive and problematic gamers can experience co-occurring behavioral or substance use-related problems. The aims of the present review were to (i) determine the co-occurrence of potentially addictive behaviors with problematic and disordered gaming, and (ii) elucidate the potential risk factors in the development and maintenance of co-occurrence within disordered gaming.Recent FindingsThe main findings demonstrated that there are few empirical...
Source: Current Addiction Reports - September 6, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
The Impact of Genes on Adolescent Substance Use: a Developmental Perspective
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review discusses the importance of understanding the impact of genetic factors on adolescent substance use within a developmental framework. Methods for identifying genetic factors, relevant endophenotypes and intermediate phenotypes, and gene-environment interplay effects will be reviewed.Recent FindingsPrior work supports the role of polygenic variation on adolescent substance use. Mechanisms through which genes impact adolescent phenotypes consist of differences in neural structure and function, early temperamental differences, and problem behavior. Gene-environment interactions are charact...
Source: Current Addiction Reports - September 2, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
