مجلة السراج في التربية وقضايا المجتمع
Volume 10, Numéro 3, Pages 422-437
2026-09-30
Addiction As A Multidimensional Disorder: A Biopsychosocial theoretical Analysis
Authors : Guernina Souad .
Abstract
Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder shaped by complex interactions between biological vulnerability, psychological regulation processes, and social–environmental determinants. This article examines addiction through the biopsychosocial model as a dynamic and integrative framework that moves beyond reductionist explanations. Drawing on contemporary diagnostic systems such as the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11, the review highlights how clinical criteria emphasize impaired control, compulsive engagement, and persistence of substance use despite harmful consequences, reflecting multidimensional mechanisms rather than single-cause pathways. The paper argues that addiction cannot be fully understood without considering the reciprocal influence of neurobiological adaptations, maladaptive cognitive–emotional patterns, and broader cultural and structural contexts. Particular attention is given to the importance of culturally sensitive applications of the biopsychosocial approach, especially in Arab societies where stigma, family structures, and social norms shape both help-seeking and treatment engagement. Ultimately, the article calls for integrated models linking diagnosis, etiology, prevention, and intervention within a coherent biopsychosocial perspective
Keywords
: Addiction ; Biopsychosocial Model ; DSM-5-TR ; Culture ; Mental Health
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