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Behavioral addictions in bipolar disorders: A systematic review

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Varo, C, Murru, A, Salagre, E, Jiménez, E, Solé, B, Montejo, L, Carvalho, AF, Stubbs, B +4 more·2019·European Neuropsychopharmacology

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Clinical and epidemiological research suggests that behavioral addictions (BA) are associated with a wide range of psychiatric disorders. However, the relationship between BA and bipolar disorders (BD) has not been thoroughly explored. The aim of this systematic review was to critically summarize and evaluate the current available evidence regarding a possible association between BA and BD. A systematic review of major electronic databases according to PRISMA guidelines was conducted from inception to 31st December 2017. We sought quantitative studies data concerning prevalence of comorbidity, features and treatment related to BA-BD comorbidity. Data were narratively synthesized. Of the 1250 studies returned from the search, a total of 28 articles were included in this review. BA may be overrepresented in BD samples, and the other way around. Pathological gambling and kleptomania were the most prevalent conditions followed by compulsive buying, compulsive sexual behavior and internet addiction. BA was also associated with other mood disorders, anxiety disorders and substance use disorder. BD-BA comorbidity was related with more severe course of illness. Studies on treatment strategies for BD-BA comorbidity are rather limited; only one randomized controlled trial that fulfilled inclusion criteria was identified. Methodological heterogeneity in terms of design and results among studies was found. BD-BA commonly co-occurs although there is a need for rigorous studies. Routine screening and adequate assessment may be helpful in BD patients to identify individuals at risk for BA and to effectively manage the complex consequences associated with BA-BD comorbidity.

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Varo, C., Murru, A., Salagre, E., Jiménez, E., Solé, B., Montejo, L., Carvalho, A., Stubbs, B., Grande, I., Martínez-Arán, A., Vieta, E., & Reinares, M.
Affiliations
  • Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (ES)
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
  • King's College London (GB)
Venue
European Neuropsychopharmacology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2019-01
Volume
29
Issue
1
Pages
76-97
ISSN
0924-977X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2899736401
Cited by
30
References
72
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 2
FWCI
0.50
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • European Neuropsychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Dipòsit Digital de la Universitat de Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
Stanley Medical Research Institute (SLT006/17/00357)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Keywords
behavioral addiction, bipolar disorder, comorbidities, gambling addiction, kleptomania, compulsive buying, compulsive sexual behavior, internet addiction, substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, clinical course, treatment options, screening
MeSH terms
Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Humans, Comorbidity, Behavior, Addictive, Mood Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders

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