A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Towards a 'Sociorelational' Approach to Conceptualizing and Managing Addiction
Authors: van der Eijk Y, Uusitalo S
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Publication year: 2016
Journal: Public Health Ethics
Journal name in source: PUBLIC HEALTH ETHICS
Journal acronym: PUBLIC HEALTH ETH-UK
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
First page : 198
Last page: 207
Number of pages: 10
ISSN: 1754-9973
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/phe/phw013
Abstract
This article looks at how and why addiction should be understood as a 'sociorelational' (social and relational) disorder, and what this implies on a policy level in terms of the treatment and prevention of addiction. In light of scientific research, we argue that the neurobiological changes that underlie addiction are heavily influenced by sociorelational processes. We thereby advocate for a conceptual approach in which autonomy in addiction is a sociorelational concept, and social environments are considered autonomy undermining or autonomy promoting. We then discuss the various implications this should have on policies.
This article looks at how and why addiction should be understood as a 'sociorelational' (social and relational) disorder, and what this implies on a policy level in terms of the treatment and prevention of addiction. In light of scientific research, we argue that the neurobiological changes that underlie addiction are heavily influenced by sociorelational processes. We thereby advocate for a conceptual approach in which autonomy in addiction is a sociorelational concept, and social environments are considered autonomy undermining or autonomy promoting. We then discuss the various implications this should have on policies.
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