Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders
Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.
A Misguided Attempt at Explaining Smartphone Dangers
Britannica’s contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive.
Addiction Treatment Policy Combines Carrots and Sticks
A report from the Brookings Institution assesses strategies for increasing participation in addiction treatment programs.
You’re Not the Boss of Me!
Substance or alcohol overdose is often considered one of the manifestations of the self-injury impulse.
Monopoly of Misery: Gambling Addiction in America
Anti-trust crusader Matt Stoller writes an exposé on the companies that dominate gambling addiction in America.
The Financial Risks of Social Media Addiction Claims
A publication for corporate attorneys provides a different perspective on social media addiction lawsuits.