Abstract

IRUARRIZAGA DIEZ, Itziar. Scientific Evidence in the Study and Treatment of Addictive Behaviours in Psychosocial Intervention: Journal on Equality and Quality of Life. Psychosocial Intervention [online]. 2009, vol.18, n.3, pp.193-198. ISSN 2173-4712.

In Spain, the importance and relevance of substance dependence and other addictive behaviours has generated great interest among the scientific community. Since its creation in 1992, Psychosocial Intervention. Journal on Equality and Quality of Life has transmitted the needs and training demands of psychologists, paying special attention to those aspects related to prevention, health outcomes and psychosocial factors involved in the onset and maintenance of drug addiction, psychosocial intervention and the treatment of addictive behaviours. As an introduction to this report on the Scientific evidence in the study and treatment of addictive behaviours, all topics covered by this journal throughout the years will be addressed.

Keywords : Addictive behaviours; substance dependence; Psychosocial Intervention; Journal on Equality and Quality of Life; age of onset for drug use; tobacco; cocaine; Internet sex addiction.

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