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Publication Date: 2013-Apr
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Conceptualizing Nonsuicidal Self-Injury as a Process Addiction: Review of Research and Implications for Counselor Training and Practice
Buser, Trevor J.; Buser, Juleen K.
Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, v34 n1 p16-29 Apr 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, Literature Reviews, Self Control, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Response, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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