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. 2020 Jan 24;9(2):334. doi: 10.3390/jcm9020334

Table 5.

Unique themes nominated by people with lived experiences for specific addictions.

Indicators Themes % Responses
Alcohol Dependence Not knowing when to stop 0.3%
Physical signs Hangovers 0.4%
Impaired motor coordination 0.6%
Passing out 0.3%
Speech impairment 0.6%
Video Games Patterns of use Playing all night 0.5%
Psychological harms Unreality 1.9%
Cocaine Physical signs Nose issues 2.7%
Eating Health harms Diabetes 0.2%
Digestive issues 0.1%
High cholesterol 0.04%
Patterns of use Unhealthy eating habits 2.4%
Eating without hunger 2.7%
Psychological harms Use as a reward 0.04%
Sex Behavioral signs Masturbation 0.8%
Promiscuity and indiscriminate behavior 11.5%
Interpersonal harms Romantic problems and infidelity 5.0%
Physical signs Difficulty having sex 0.6%
Erectile problems 0.5%
Psychological harms Lack of sexual pleasure 0.5%
Pornography interferes with sex life 0.4%
Shopping Patterns of use Hoarding and clutter 6.8%
Unnecessary purchases 14.7%
Tobacco Dependence Smoking despite dislike 0.2%
Smoking in cold weather 0.9%
Physical signs Yellowing of fingers and nails 2.4%
Gambling Patterns of use Chasing losses 1.5%
Re-betting winnings 0.7%
Cannabis Psychological harms Lack of motivation 2.2.%