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Unterrainer, HF; Hiebler-Ragger, M; Rogen, L; Kapfhammer, HP.
Addiction as an attachment disorder].
Nervenarzt. 2018; 89(9):1043-1048
Doi: 10.1007/s00115-017-0462-4
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- Unterrainer Human-Friedrich
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- Kapfhammer Hans-Peter
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- Abstract:
- There is no commonly accepted model for describing the development and treatment of substance use disorders (SUD); however, over several decades the attachment theory has represented an important basis for the clinical handling of SUD. This study gives a systematic review of empirical studies regarding the relationship between SUD and disorders of attachment behavior. Is there a positive relationship between disorders of attachment behavior and the presence of SUD? Various databases (PsychInfo, Web of Science, PubMed) were systematically searched in order to pinpoint relevant studies in books and articles published in English or German. Based on the results 22 publications were selected. After a stricter limitation to original research, 12 articles could finally be accepted as eligible. A significant relationship was found between SUD and insecure attachment in 10 out of the 12 studies. Based on the results of the research studies reviewed the hypothesis to characterize SUD as a possible expression of an attachment disorder was confirmed. This corroborates the importance of considering attachment parameters in dealing with prevention and treatment of SUD. Further research might focus on non-substance-related addictive disorders and therapy outcome studies.
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- Attachment disorder
- Substance abuse
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