The Anticipation Wrinkle, The Expectation Wrinkle, and the Neurocircuitry of Addiction
Addicts get hooked on thinking about indulging to a degree that consuming is a letdown.
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.
Urge Suppression: The Relationship Between Impulsivity and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Two studies, one from the U.S. involving brain scans plus a systematic review from France look at urge suppression, impulsivity, alcohol use disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health
A new report on nicotine addiction and mental health shows a stronger-than-expected connection between smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, and mental health disorders.
Drug Addiction Leads to Loneliness but Does Loneliness Lead to Drug Addiction?
Does loneliness lead to drug addiction? A recent article tries to make that case, and we investigate the science behind it.
Doctors Blame Institutions, Lack of Training, Lack of Knowledge for Failure to Treat Substance Use Disorders
A shocking new systematic review funded by the National Institutes of Health found that many doctors claim ignorance of how to treat substance use disorders.