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Addiction Studies

Dopaminylation — What and Why?

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

Meditation As a Treatment for Work Addiction

A controlled trial shows the benefits of meditation and mindfulness training in treating work addiction.

Workaholics Create Problems for Themselves and the Organizations They Work for

Research shows that workaholics are a danger to themselves, to their families, and to the organizations they work for.

Delay Discounting and Behavioral Addiction

Delay discounting is a measure of impulsivity that has been linked to gambling addiction, eating addiction, and internet addiction.

How Does Delay Discounting Relate to Addiction?

Delay discounting is a measure of how much you have to reward a person to delay gratification. Two studies look at how it impacts addiction.

Is There a Relationship Between Eating Addiction and Learning Difficulties?

Research including brain scans ties together eating addiction, learning impairment, stress and anxiety.