Sophia’s Struggles With Anorexia and What It Takes to Recover From an Eating Disorder
A new documentary explores the struggles of a young woman to recover from an eating disorder.
The Anticipation Wrinkle, The Expectation Wrinkle, and the Neurocircuitry of Addiction
Addicts get hooked on thinking about indulging to a degree that consuming is a letdown.
Self-Regulation Improvement From ADHD to Google DeepMind
Most of the research on self-regulation improvement comes from pediatrics, but it’s getting a high-tech makeover thanks to Google’s DeepMind.
Urge Suppression: The Relationship Between Impulsivity and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Two studies, one from the U.S. involving brain scans plus a systematic review from France look at urge suppression, impulsivity, alcohol use disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Improving Physician Education on Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Dr. Cara Poland is on a mission to improve physician education and training in recognizing and treating substance use disorders.
What Is Akrasia and How Does It Impact Drug Addiction?
Dr. Dan Ariely, a psychologist and behavioral economist practicing behavioral medicine at Duke University, talks about akrasia and drug addiction.