Is the Addicted Brain Overlearning?
Addiction may solidify via pathological learning, but the need for displacement comes first.
Gimme More (& More) Surfing, Liking, AI Chatting
An opinion writer describes addiction substitution, from chemicals to web surfing to social media to AI chatbots.
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.
If AI’s “Big Tobacco” Moment Is Coming, Who Will Be Held to Account?
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman — and the artificial intelligence industry as a whole — might be speeding toward a “Big Tobacco” moment.
Lena Dunham Says We’re All the Same
A celebrity’s observation about addiction is supported by the Unified Theory of Addiction.
Proposed Presidential Budget Could Cut Billions of Dollars From Addiction Services and Research
The proposed presidential budget for FY27 includes more cuts to SAMHSA, a cost-effective program for addiction recovery.