Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jaclyn Fiandor-Montesino, Melanie Kusakavitch, Raju Kakarlapudi, Manoj Puthiyathu
Summary: Pornography addiction is not recognized in the DSM-V, but can be classified as compulsive sexual behavior disorder in the ICD. CSBD is reported to have a higher incidence in patients with BPI, independent of mania. Due to the ambiguity in identifying pornography addiction, approved treatment options for concurrent CSBD and BPI are limited.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yushun Okabe, Daisuke Ito
Summary: This study validated the Japanese version of the Problematic Pornography Use Scale and found positive results in terms of its psychometric properties. Through an online survey, the research demonstrated high validity and reliability of the scale for assessing problematic pornography use in Japanese individuals.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Nicholas C. Borgogna, Tyler Owen, David Johnson, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: Research on pharmacotherapy for compulsive sexual behavior disorder is limited, with naltrexone being the only medication showing therapeutic effects. Additionally, there is a lack of research involving women and non-White populations.
JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Luke Sniewski, Chris Krageloh, Pani Farvid, Phil Carter
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of meditation as an intervention for men with self-perceived problematic pornography use. The results showed that meditation had a statistically significant effect for some participants, and interviews provided support for the role of meditation in reducing problematic pornography viewing.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Karol Lewczuk, Joanna Lesniak, Michal Lew-Starowicz, Mateusz Gola
Summary: This study focuses on problematic pornography use and suggests that indicators beyond frequency or time, such as longest viewing session and variability of consumed content, influence treatment seeking and symptom severity. The research highlights the importance of considering engagement in prolonged sessions and variety of content in assessing compulsive sexual behavior disorder and related symptoms.
Article
Psychiatry
Ana Carolina Correa e Castro, Andressa Alexandre de Araujo, Mariana Coelho Botelho, Joao Bosco Nascimento, Rafaela Marchon de Souza, Monica Roberto Gadelha, Antonio E. Nardi, Alice Helena Dutra Violante
Summary: Prolactinomas, the most prevalent functional pituitary adenomas, are commonly treated with dopamine agonists such as cabergoline (CAB). However, patients undergoing CAB treatment for prolactinomas may experience aberrant behavioral changes, including compulsive buying, binge eating, and increased impulsivity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tania Sultana, Javeria Sahib Din
Summary: Compulsive sexual behavior or sexual addiction refers to excessive and uncontrolled sexual behavior that can cause distress, impair social and occupational functioning, and lead to legal and financial issues. While there are currently no FDA-approved medications for this condition, therapeutic options such as SSRIs and naltrexone are known to have benefits in managing symptoms. In a case study, a patient with a history of alcohol use disorder reported a reduction in both alcohol addiction and compulsive sexual behavior after treatment with naltrexone. Additionally, a literature review suggests that naltrexone is effective in reducing symptoms of CSB or sexual addiction without significant side effects.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Luigi Sacchettino, Claudia Gatta, Lucianna Maruccio, Chiara Boncompagni, Francesco Napolitano, Luigi Avallone, Danila d'Angelo
Summary: A novel approach using cannabis and melatonin co-administration, together with a tailored behavioral program, was found to effectively reduce the symptoms of compulsive disorder in a dog. The dog's compulsive episodes decreased and overall management improved compared to previous treatment with paroxetine.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Charlotte Markert, Florian Storz, Sarah Golder, Johanna Rechmann, Julian A. Rubel, Christopher Lalk, Rabea Vogt, Julia A. Glombiewski, David Braun, Christiane A. Pane-Farre, Tanja Michael, Hannah K. Mattheus, Nanne Dominick, Klaus Woelfling, Wolfgang Lutz, Jana Schaffrath, Ulrich Stangier, Schahryar Kananian, Dirk Struwing, Doerthe Klingelhoefer, Frederik Valbert, Anja Neumann, Bertram Walter, Rudolf Stark
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pornography use disorder (PUD) in Germany and its associated consequences, as well as the demand for and availability of specialized PUD treatment. The results showed that the estimated prevalence of PUD was 4.7% and men were more affected than women. Individuals with PUD reported more negative consequences in performance-related areas. A significant percentage of individuals with PUD expressed interest in specialized treatment, but the availability of such treatment was limited. Improving mental health services for PUD is necessary.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Karol Lewczuk, Adrian Wojcik, Mateusz Gola
Summary: Despite the high accessibility of online pornography, there have been very few formal analyses on how Internet technology has affected the prevalence of pornography use in populations. A research in Poland from 2004 to 2016 showed a clear increase in the number of people viewing online pornography, with it being almost 2 times more prevalent among males than females, especially in the 18-27 age group.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Lubova Renemane, Elmars Rancans
Summary: This case report highlights the effective treatment of a patient with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and auto-aggressive compulsive behavior using cariprazine, a third-generation antipsychotic medication. Despite previous treatments, the patient's response had been only partial, leading to the classification of a treatment-resistant case. However, switching to cariprazine resulted in significant improvements in symptoms and the complete reduction of the harmful behavior, enhancing the patient's overall functioning and achieving remission without the side effects seen with previous treatments.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Barbara Smaniotto, Jeanne Le Bigot, Francois-David Camps
Summary: The concept of pornography addiction is highly controversial within the scientific community. From a psychotherapeutic perspective, it is suggested that patients who self-identify as porn addicts should be supported with a more comprehensive approach that goes beyond symptomatic behavior or self-perception.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Carlos Silva, Marta Rebelo, Ines Chendo
Summary: Neuropsychiatric symptoms and syndromes, including Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome, are common but often overlooked non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This article presents a case of a 55-year-old male with Parkinson's Disease who developed Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome, mania, and compulsive buying. The article also reviews the risk factors and therapeutic management of Dopamine Dysregulation Syndrome in Parkinson's Disease.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sophia Hanseder, Jaya A. R. Dantas
Summary: The research on pornography use shows that it often leads to negative effects on well-being, despite some positive impacts. This study aims to understand the perspectives and experiences of males who identify as addicted to pornography. Interviews with 13 males from Australia and the USA revealed four main themes, including reasons for addiction, patterns of use, impacts of pornography, and strategies for overcoming addiction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin Kelmendi, Stephen A. Kichuk, Giuliana DePalmer, Gayle Maloney, Terence H. W. Ching, Alexander Belser, Christopher Pittenger
Summary: Classic psychedelics, such as psilocybin, show promise in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), with this case study demonstrating marked symptomatic improvement in a patient treated with psilocybin for a year.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joshua B. Grubbs, Christopher G. Floyd, Shane W. Kraus
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Beata Bothe, Monika Koos, Lena Nagy, Shane W. Kraus, Zsolt Demetrovics, Marc N. Potenza, Aurelie Michaud, Rafael Ballester-Arnal, Dominik Batthyany, Sophie Bergeron, Joel Billieux, Peer Briken, Julius Burkauskas, Georgina Cardenas-Lopez, Joana Carvalho, Jesus Castro-Calvo, Lijun Chen, Giacomo Ciocca, Ornella Corazza, Rita Csako, David P. Fernandez, Elaine F. Fernandez, Lois Fournier, Hironobu Fujiwara, Johannes Fuss, Roman Gabrhelik, Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Biljana Gjoneska, Mateusz Gola, Joshua B. Grubbs, T. Hashim Hashim, Md. Saiful Islam, Mustafa Ismail, Martha C. Jimenez-Martinez, Tanja Jurin, Ondrej Kalina, Verena Klein, Andras Kolto, Chih-Ting Lee, Sang-Kyu Lee, Karol Lewczuk, Chung-Ying Lin, Christine Lochner, Silvia Lopez-Alvarado, Katerina Lukavska, Percy Mayta-Tristan, Ionut Milea, Dan J. Miller, Olga Orosova, Gabor Orosz, Fernando P. Ponce, Gonzalo R. Quintana, Gabriel C. Quintero Garzola, Jano Ramos-Diaz, Kevin Rigaud, Ann Rousseau, Marco De Tubino Scanavino, Marion K. Schulmeyer, Pratap Sharan, Mami Shibata, Sheikh Shoib, Vera L. Sigre Leiros, Luke Sniewski, Ognen Spasovski, Vesta Steibliene, Dan J. Stein, Julian Strizek, Aleksandar Stulhofer, Berk C. Unsal
Summary: This study comprehensively examined compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) in 42 countries, different genders, and sexual orientations, and validated the CSBD-19 and CSBD-7 scales as screening tools. Results showed that 4.8% of participants were at high risk of CSBD, with differences found based on country and gender. The study contributes to a better understanding of CSBD in underrepresented populations and provides freely accessible screening tools in 26 languages.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Joshua B. Grubbs, Rory C. Reid, Beata Bothe, Zsolt Demetrovics, Eli Coleman, Neil Gleason, Michael H. Miner, Johannes Fuss, Verena Klein, Karol Lewczuk, Mateusz Gola, David p. Fernandez, Elaine F. Fernandez, Stefanie Carnes, Michal Lew-Starowicz, Drew Kingston, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: The World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) includes a new diagnosis called Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD), which is controversial but groundbreaking. The development of the Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder Diagnostic Inventory (CSBD-DI) is detailed in this study, demonstrating its cross-cultural utility and providing a brief screening instrument for this novel disorder.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kasra Ghaharian, Brett Abarbanel, Shane W. Kraus, Ashok Singh, Bo Bernhard
Summary: This study examines the use of payment transaction data to identify subgroups of gamblers and potential markers of gambling harm. The analysis of 2,286 online casino gamblers reveals several risk groups.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Nicholas C. Borgogna, Cody L. Meyer, Mikaela R. Trussell, Sheila Garos, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: This study examined the association between sexting and various mental health indicators, as well as the role of substance use in predicting sexting behaviors. The findings, based on data from 2,160 college students, revealed that the majority of participants had engaged in sexting, primarily in a reciprocal manner. Those who engaged in sexting showed higher levels of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and compulsive sexual behaviors. Marijuana use was the only significant predictor of reciprocal and received only sexting, while illicit substance use was associated with sexting at a low base rate. Compulsive sexual behavior was consistently correlated with sexting, regardless of sex or sexual identity. Overall, sexting was weakly associated with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems, but strongly associated with compulsive sexuality and marijuana use. These associations did not vary significantly based on sex or sexual identity, except for a stronger effect size between sexting and compulsive sexual behaviors in females.
CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kasra Ghaharian, Piyush Puranik, Brett Abarbanel, Kazem Taghva, Shane W. Kraus, Ashok Singh, Alan Feldman, Bo Bernhard
Summary: This article introduces raw datasets from an anonymous U.S. provider of digital gambling payments systems, covering a 6-year time period (2015-2021) with over 300,000 customers and around 90 million transaction records. One of the datasets is a transaction log file containing customer payment transaction data from various gambling merchants. The article describes the log file and provides two filtered subsets of data, specifically focused on customer payment transaction records for a casino-focused brand and a sports-focused brand. These datasets are valuable for researchers in gambling studies, behavioral sciences, and data/computer scientists, as they provide insights into individuals' payment behavior and its relation to gambling behavior.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adam B. David, Crystal L. Park, Shane J. Sacco, Shane W. Kraus, Rani A. Hoff
Summary: This study examined the relationship between posttraumatic growth (PPTG) and mental health (MH) through the mediation of meaning in life (MIL). The results showed that PPTG predicted subsequent MH, with MIL mediating this effect. PPTG also predicted increased MIL, but not increased MH in the long term, although increased MIL led to increased MH. These findings suggest the importance of meaning making in the study of PPTG and its adaptive nature.
JOURNAL OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Todd L. Jennings, Yen-Ling Chen, Bailey M. Way, Nicholas C. Borgogna, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: This study examined the sexual and mental health of users of online dating platforms (ODPs) and found that factors such as sensation seeking, substance use, and compulsive sexual behavior may contribute to the use of ODPs for sexual reasons. However, the effect sizes were generally small, and caution should be exercised in interpreting the findings.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joshua B. Grubbs, Heather Chapman, Lauren A. Milner, Christopher G. Floyd, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: Armed Forces Veterans are particularly susceptible to problem gambling and gambling disorder, yet research on the clinical characteristics of veterans with gambling problems is lacking. Gambling activities can be categorized as strategic or non-strategic, and preferences for these activities have been found to be linked to motivations, cognitions, and the course of gambling disorder. This study examined the relationship between preferences for strategic vs. non-strategic gambling and psychiatric comorbidities among U.S. Armed Forces Veterans receiving inpatient treatment for Gambling Disorder. The results showed that gamblers preferring strategic gambling were younger, more likely to be men, less likely to have nicotine use disorder, and less likely to have PTSD, indicating a unique vulnerability to non-strategic gambling problems among armed forces veterans with PTSD.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Madina Kamolova, Yen-Ling Chen, Repairer Etuk, Shane J. J. Sacco, Shane W. W. Kraus
Summary: The study investigated men's reports of sexual behaviors, hypersexuality, pornography use, pornography avoidance self-efficacy, and sensation seeking based on their sexual orientation. Heterosexual men reported less frequent pornography viewing, higher pornography avoidance self-efficacy, and lower hypersexuality compared to gay, bisexual, and uncertain men. There were no significant differences in sensation seeking behaviors by sexual orientation. Future research should examine factors contributing to hypersexual behaviors, sensation seeking, and pornography use and avoidance self-efficacy among men with different sexual orientations.
SEXUAL HEALTH & COMPULSIVITY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Nicholas C. Borgogna, Tyler Owen, David Johnson, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: Research on pharmacotherapy for compulsive sexual behavior disorder is limited, with naltrexone being the only medication showing therapeutic effects. Additionally, there is a lack of research involving women and non-White populations.
JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Joshua B. Grubbs, Shane W. Kraus
Summary: Cryptocurrency trading is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. This study provides preliminary data on the sociodemographic predictors of cryptocurrency trading and its association with addictive behaviors. The results suggest that younger, more educated, and higher-income men are more likely to engage in cryptocurrency trading, which is associated with more frequent addictive behaviors and self-reported feelings of addiction.
INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychiatry
Marc N. Potenza, Elina A. Stefanovics, Shane W. Kraus, Declan T. Barry
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychiatry
Regina K. Tahk, Christopher G. Floyd, Shane W. Kraus, Joshua B. Grubbs
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychiatry
Ewelina Kowalewska, Malgorzata Draps, Jakub Wojciechowski, Shane W. Kraus
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
(2023)
