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BrainWeighve Eating Addiction Telehealth App Expands UCLA Trial

Telehealth provider, eHealth International, expands their UCLA trial of weight loss app, BrainWeighve.

Introducing the Addiction Science Defense Network

The Addiction Science Defense Network has issued an impact report on federal government policy changes.

Artificial Intelligence Models Display Preferences, Addictive Behavior

Emotional distress troubles some artificial intelligence models, a new study suggests — leading, at the most extreme, to behavior that looks like addiction.

Social Casino Addiction Is Serious Business

Apple makes more money from in-app purchases than laptops, says Bloomberg’s exposé on social casino addiction.

School Smartphone Bans Produce Mixed Results

A three-year study of school smartphone bans finds no improvement in test scores, but a slight improvement in well-being.

Totally Disinterested Musings on Gambling Addiction

Here are some musings and reflections from someone who, while owning several personal vices, has never felt the least attraction to gambling, on any level.

National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand

The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.