Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions
Special Issue on Behavioral Addictions
Manuscript Submission Deadline: XXX 2025

Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zsolt Demetrovics¹, Prof. Dr. Osman Tolga Arıcak²

¹Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; ²Hasan Kalyoncu University, Türkiye

In 2025, Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions, a quarterly publication of the Green Crescent Society of Türkiye, will dedicate a special issue to the topic of "Behavioural Addictions."

As a peer-reviewed academic journal, Addicta focuses on advancing knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary discussions on addiction-related issues. The journal serves as a platform for research and policy analysis aimed at addressing addiction, with the goal of informing evidence-based strategies and promoting innovative approaches. Published studies are expected to contribute original insights that benefit both practitioners and policymakers in the field of addiction.

Addicta welcomes submissions in diverse disciplines such as public health, psychiatry, sociology, criminology, psychology, law, education, and beyond. The journal publishes original research articles, policy reviews, case studies, clinical reports, and book reviews.

The upcoming special issue will focus on behavioural addictions, which include conditions such as gambling disorder, gaming disorder, problematic social media use, problematic pornography use, compulsive sexual behaviour disorder, compulsive buying-shopping behaviour, problematic internet use, work addiction, and other areas. These behaviours, while distinct from substance-related disorders, share commonalities in their impact on mental health, relationships, and societal well-being. With the rising prevalence of these issues globally, research into their causes, consequences, and interventions is crucial.

This issue aims to examine the growing challenges associated with behavioural addictions, from their neurobiological and psychological foundations to their social and economic implications. Articles may explore preventative measures, innovative therapies, and cross-cultural perspectives on the topic.

Submissions are encouraged on the following themes (but are not limited to):

• Understanding Behavioural Addictions:
  Epidemiological studies on the prevalence and distribution of behavioural addictions
  Underlying risk factors, including genetic, social, and environmental influences
• Neurobiology and Psychology of Behavioural Addictions:
  Insights into brain function and neural pathways
  Psychological patterns and mechanisms behind addictive behaviours
• Impacts on Individuals and Society:
  Consequences for productivity, education, and family dynamics
  Broader social and economic burdens
• Intervention and Treatment Approaches:
  Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and other psychotherapies for behavioural addictions
  Technology-based solutions, including apps and online therapy
  Community-based support systems
• Policy and Prevention Strategies:
  Effective regulations and public health campaigns
  Education and awareness programs tailored to various populations
• Special Populations and Behavioural Addictions:
  Youth and adolescents
  Gender-specific trends
  Behavioural addictions among healthcare professionals or vulnerable groups
• Future Directions in Behavioural Addictions Research:
  Emerging trends and therapeutic innovations
  Areas for further interdisciplinary study

Manuscripts should adhere to Addicta’s author guidelines, which can be accessed at Addicta Author Guidelines. Submissions must be made through the online portal; manuscripts submitted by email or post will not be considered.

For inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact Tolga Arıcak at  [email protected], or the editorial team at [email protected]. Further details about the journal are available at Addicta Website.

We invite scholars and researchers to contribute to this important initiative and look forward to your submissions.

More detailed information about the journal is available at http://addicta.com.tr.