Will You or Won’t You: The Biased Choice Model of Addiction
The biased choice model of addiction argues that addiction is not a chronic brain disease and can be beaten with cognitive behavioral therapy.
Could DOI Be the Magic Bullet? Part 2
We keep exploring whether 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) might be the coveted magic bullet of addiction cures.
Could DOI be the Magic Bullet? Part 1
Research shows that serotonergic psychedelics became very interesting to the scientists who specialize in such arcane fields.
Alcohol, Placebos, and Some Startling Observations
A look at the role of expectations and social influence when placebos are involved in treatment for alcohol addiction.
Woo-Woo or Wisdom?
The more we practice, the more the brain will cooperate by producing the dopamine of anticipation to help us along the way.
What Is Akrasia and How Does It Impact Drug Addiction?
Dr. Dan Ariely, a psychologist and behavioral economist practicing behavioral medicine at Duke University, talks about akrasia and drug addiction.