Griffiths reported 6 core components seen in patients with a behavioral addiction.
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Feature
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Component
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The behavior becomes integral to the person’s life and dominates thoughts, emotions and actions.
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salience
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A feeling of elation or excitement associated with the behavior.
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euphoria
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The need to increase the behavior to achieve a desired level of satisfaction.
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tolerance
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The occurrence of unpleasant emotions or physical symptoms when the behavior is stopped or cut-back.
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withdrawal symptoms
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The occurrence of tension between the person and others related to the behavior.
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conflict
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The return to the behavior following attempts to stop or control the behavior.
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relapse
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