The International Society for the Study of Behavioral Addictions (ISSBA) aims to study behavioral addictions (i.e., non-substance-related addiction problems) and to help developing the interface of behavioral addiction science on the international stage. The aim of the society is to assemble and stand for specialists working in the field of health promotion, prevention, and treatment programs for patients with behavioral addictions, rehabilitations, harm reduction measures, psychiatrists, addiction scientists, psychologists, social workers, addiction consultants, specialized nurses, volunteers and other professionals under an organizational order.
A vital purpose of the Association is the proposal, professional support, and realization of research the results of which may further the scientific understanding and societal reduction of non-substance-related addiction problems.
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