Wir definieren Sucht präzise: Neurobiologische Mechanismen mit Dopamin, Adrenalin und Cortisol im Zentrum, ergänzt durch das Komponentenmodell – und seine direkte Anwendung auf Surfer. Welche Persönlichkeitstypen – Thrill-Seeker, Perfektionisten, Risikobereite – ziehen es zum Surfen, und bergen sie ein erhöhtes Risiko für andere Süchte sowie Substanzabusus?
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