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Addiction No Longer Marginal: Experts Explain Diverse Forms
Addiction affects anyone, not just marginalized groups, according to expert Camille Charvet.
In brief
Addiction affects anyone, not just marginalized groups, according to expert Camille Charvet. Addiction now impacts diverse social groups beyond traditional stereotypes, as explained by addiction specialist Camille Charvet. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Addiction's New Forms
Addiction now takes many forms including digital gambling, social media, and synthetic drugs.
“Drogues de synthèse, paris sportifs, réseaux sociaux”
Camille Charvet's Expertise
Addiction specialist Camille Charvet explains how addiction affects diverse social groups beyond traditional stereotypes.
“Camille Charvet, médecin addictologue”
Changing Addiction Landscape
The addiction landscape has shifted with mass availability of products, diverse user profiles, and increased accessibility.
“Nous assistons à une massification de l'offre de produits d'addiction”
Rising Youth Addictions
Youth face growing addiction risks through online gambling, social media, and synthetic drugs like ketamine.
“Les deux choses que l'on voit le plus croître chez les jeunes sont les addictions comportementales”
Diverse Patient Profiles
Addiction affects people with various mental health conditions, personality disorders, and trauma histories.
“Globalement on trouve une grande proportion de traumatismes psychiques et notamment d'abus sexuels”
Why This Matters
Understanding addiction's diversity helps healthcare providers better support those affected by it.
“Cela me permet de tenir, même quand je pourrais flancher”
Here's the gist
Addiction now impacts diverse social groups beyond traditional stereotypes, as explained by addiction specialist Camille Charvet.
