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Pat Hartman

Balance Is Key

Potential miracle is that GLP-1 drugs ease withdrawal symptoms. Even setting aside the illegal addictive substances and considering only nicotine and alcohol, it would seem like a golden opportunity.

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.