Treating Compulsive Shopping As an Addiction
Compulsive shopping is not a recognized mental health disorder, but pathological purchasing is a problem best treated as an addiction.
Dr. Nora Volkow Calls Out Commercial Interests Pushing Addiction
The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Dr. Nora Volkow points out a national problem with corporations pushing addiction.
Can Social Media Be Made Safe for Children?
The BBC looks at legislation aimed at curbing social media use by kids.
Ketamine Addiction Grows at a Shocking Rate in the U.K.
An article in The Guardian sounds the alarm about the growing number of young people seeking treatment for ketamine addiction.
Following the Addiction Treatment Trail in Boston
WBUR in Boston follows a recovering addict through addiction treatment, and we follow along.
A Shift in the Future of Addiction in America
NPR Morning Edition reports on a persistent, marked decline in monthly overdose deaths that is sweeping across the United States.