JOURNAL ARTICLE

Behavioral Addiction Treatment Centers in the Hospitals of Türkiye: A Web-Based Research.

  • Published In: Evaluation & the Health Professions, 2025, v. 48, n. 2. P. 182 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Doğan Keskin, Ayten; Öztürk, Nuray; Düştü, Filiz; Yilmaz, Betül 3 of 3

Abstract

This study examines the availability and characteristics of behavioral addiction treatment centers in hospitals across Türkiye, based on a review of 1,393 hospital websites conducted between June and September 2023. Findings indicate that only 51 hospitals (3.7%) offer behavioral addiction treatment, predominantly located in 23 provinces, with nearly half situated in İstanbul; 22 are public and 29 private institutions. The most commonly treated behavioral addictions include internet and gambling addiction, with treatment modalities primarily involving psychotherapy, psychopharmacotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study highlights regional disparities in service availability, a focus on both adult and pediatric populations, and the absence of online treatment options, concluding that behavioral addiction treatment remains limited and unevenly distributed in Türkiye.

Additional Information

  • Source:Evaluation & the Health Professions. 2025/06, Vol. 48, Issue 2, p182
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0163-2787
  • DOI:10.1177/01632787241301807
  • Accession Number:184338293
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