What’s Causing Addiction: Reward or Relief?
The reward theory of addiction says people are pulled into it; the displacement theory says they’re pushed.
BrainWeighve Is a Displacement Intervention
Dr. Robert A. Pretlow, publisher of AddictionNews, gave a presentation on displacement intervention at ICOCD2025.
Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous
The Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a mutual aid organization for recovering technology addicts.
Hooked in 30 Minutes
Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.
The Connection Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Eating Addiction
New research shows similarities between how the body processes alcohol and sugar.
Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders
Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.