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Conceptualizing Nonsuicidal Self-Injury as a Process Addiction: Review of Research and Implications for Counselor Training and Practice
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Buser, Trevor J.; Buser, Juleen K. – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2013
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.
Descriptors: Injuries, Addictive Behavior, Counselor Training, Self Destructive Behavior