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Addiction Science

Dopaminylation — What and Why?

Addictive drugs and dopamine go together like peanut butter and jelly. The question is, why?

The Role of Habit Substitution in the Treatment of Addiction

Habit substitution is critical to the long-term success of behavioral modification efforts including addiction recovery.

How Dopamine Drives Addiction

New research showing a connection between the cerebellum and dopamine producers in the basal ganglia holds promise for addiction therapy.

The Mechanics of Addiction: Dopamine and the Brain’s Reward System

A review of the mechanics of addiction and withdrawal on the brain’s reward system.

Sugar Shambles

Sugar is right up there with (both notoriously addictive) cigarettes and alcohol as a killer.

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.