Can Dopamine Homeostasis Be Achieved?
Is it possible that the restoration of a person’s dopamine homeostasis, through administration of tailored neuronutrients, could free them from all addictions in one masterful and definitive stroke?
Good Grief, It’s More Stinking Thinking
Telling yourself “I’m not really hooked, I know when it’s time to quit, and I have the willpower to do it” is a prime example.
More Stinking Thinking
“This time will be different” is a top-tier, platinum-plated platter of donkey dung. The terrible beauty of it is its universal applicability.
Stinking Thinking
We are talking about cognitive distortion, a notable and annoying side effect of both addiction and recovery.
Love Addiction Is Scary
“Addicted to love: What is love addiction and when should it be treated?,” is an examination so thorough as to cause amazement that anyone would ever feel the need to take on the subject again.
Chris Gethard and the Long Haul
In a nightclub, where a lot of booze has to be sold just to keep the doors open, a comedian is often up against a negative and unhealthy audience expectation.