Dopaminylation, Relapse and Withdrawal
Dr. Pretlow posits a build-up in brain energy resulting from anticipation of reward. This urge is satisfied through indulgence.
Contingency Management Comes of Age
Contingency management — the practice of paying rewards for compliance with addiction treatment programs — is so successful it’s finally being adopted.
Oregon Passes Legislation Making Sweeping Changes to Substance Use Disorder Laws
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed new legislation expanding treatment programs and restoring criminal penalties for drug possession.
Are Loot Boxes Leading to Gambling Addiction?
Loot boxes are bonuses in video games that provide gambling-like rewards and appear to be contributing to gambling problems.
School Districts Say Social Media, Gaming Addiction Is Costing Them Millions
Three Canadian school districts have sued Meta for causing “compulsive behavior” in students costing them millions in additional expenses.
Dopamine and Dopaminylation
As we have seen, the neurotransmitter dopamine is far and away the most prominent prize the brain rewards itself with.