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Love Addiction: Definition, Etiology, Treatment
In this paper, I review the definition, etiology, prevention and treatment of love addiction. First, I provide an introduction to the concept and information on a literature search I conducted. Using seven search terms and three search engines, I was able to locate only 40 data-based articles on love addiction. Next I provide a description of this concept, particularly its negative consequences. Then, I provide a review of its etiology, considering neurobiological, developmental, and social/cultural factors. Next, I provide information on its assessment, prevention and treatment. I conclude by suggesting that love addiction likely is manifested by the time one reaches adolescence, and that it functions similarly to substance abuse disorders. I argue that much more empirical research is needed.
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