Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory
The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.
Murders, Mysteries, and Metascience
For over 130 years, our culture has been fascinated with a sensational true tale: the brutal murder of five women, all labeled prostitutes, dismissed and devalued.
Psychorphine? Monster New Drugs Hitting U.S. Market
New synthetic opioids cychlorphine and nitazines are 10 times worse than fentanyl, and they’re headed this way.
A New Source of Ibogaine
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a new source of ibogaine that can be harvested with less environmental damage.
The January First Fetish
For some reason, misguided humans promote the idea that there is only one possible reset point in the calendar.
The Relationship Between Alcohol Addiction and Eating Addiction
An interview with an expert in obesity and addiction yields insights into both disorders.