Behavior and Substance Addictions in Children: A Behavioral Model and Potential Solutions

Jordan Belisle; Mark R Dixon

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2020.02.013

Behavior and Substance Addictions in Children: A Behavioral Model and Potential Solutions

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2020 Jun;67(3):589-602. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2020.02.013.

Authors

Jordan Belisle¹, Mark R Dixon²

Affiliations

¹ Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology Department, Missouri State University, 901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897, USA.
² Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. Electronic address: mrdixon@uic.edu.

PMID: 32443997
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2020.02.013

Abstract

Behavior and substance use addictions are increasingly prevalent in children with increased risk for substance abuse and mental health diagnoses in adulthood. This article proposes a comprehensive model of addiction to inform research on the prevention and treatment of childhood addiction, emphasizing skills training, mindfulness training, and broader treatment strategies consistent with acceptance and commitment therapy.

Keywords: Acceptance; Behaviorism; Childhood addiction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Behavior, Addictive / prevention & control*
Behavior, Addictive / psychology
Child
Humans
Mindfulness
Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control*
Substance-Related Disorders / psychology