The Anticipation Wrinkle
Today, dopamine seems to be universally regarded as “the reward.” But the dopamine/eating link is also a two-way street.
A Pathway Out of Addiction?
Could a wearable ultrasound device be a pathway out of addiction, or even a way to prevent it?
The Next Best Thing to Wasted
Food coma has the same effect that opiate addicts crave — escape from the bonds of consciousness. Oblivion. Erasure of the environment.
Chaos Behind the Wheel
The neurobiology of addiction is one of the strongest forces to affect human behavior. How a particular person reacts can depend on many factors. It’s physical too.
An Activist Who Knows What’s What
When pondering the deep questions of drug abuse, it is useful to consult an intelligent and articulate addict, like Russell Brand.
Comedians and Too Much Food
Many professional comedians got their start as fat kids, and served their apprenticeship as obese teenagers, and some have carried it into adulthood.