title: Substitute addiction: a concern for researchers and practitioners.
abstract: An understanding of the role of substitute addictions remains unclear. This article examines the range and possible reward functions of substitute addictions. We suggest that prevention education and treatment need to take into account substitute addictions as an influential aspect ofrecovery. Research is needed to better understand the prevalence and functions of, and solutions to substitute addictions.
authors: Institute for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California, Alhambra, CA 91803-4737, USA. sussma@usc.edu
authors: Steve
authors: S
authors: Sussman
authors: David S
authors: DS
authors: Black
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation