Conceptualizing Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury as a Process Addiction: Review of Research and Implications for Counselor Training and Practice. Issue 1 (7th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buser, Trevor J.; Buser, Juleen K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of addictions & offender counseling. Volume 34:Issue 1(2013:Apr.)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2013-04-07
• Subjects: Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- United States -- Periodicals; Drug addicts -- Rehabilitation -- United States -- Periodicals; Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation -- United States -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation counseling -- Periodicals; 365.660973
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1874.2013.00011.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2161-1874

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) may be characterized as a process addiction for some individuals who self‐injure. The authors review findings on the addictive features of NSSI, including compulsivity, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, and tolerance.</p> </abstract>