New Research in Using Psychedelics to Break Gambling Addiction
The Centre for Psychedelic Research at the Imperial College London is starting trials on the use of psilocybin to break the bonds of gambling addiction.
Sugar and the “A” Word
From a displacement theory standpoint, sugar appears to be a cue that triggers eating as a displacement behavior. This may develop into an eating addiction.
Dopamine Fasting: Fad or Fantastic?
Dopamine fasting began as a Silicon Valley quick fix for addicted tech execs. It’s now been refined into a helpful tool.
Using Psychedelics to Treat Addiction
The search is on for ways to use such drugs as ketamine, psilocybin, and newly synthesized non-hallucinogenic psychedelics in the treatment of addiction.
Pregnancy and Smartphone Addiction
Recent studies look at the relationship between smartphone addiction and preterm birth, birth weight, and infant health.
The Most Commonly Used White Drug
All things considered, it seems that a strong case could be made for labeling sugar as an addictive substance.