There’s No Such Thing As Addictive Personality
For decades, psychological researchers have speculated about an addictive personality, but the scientific research is united that it doesn’t exist.
Is a Tsunami of Gambling Addiction Approaching?
The U.S. Supreme Court unleashed a wave of sports betting in 2018 and today America faces a tsunami of gambling addiction.
Smartphone Addiction: An Unrecognized Problem
Smartphone addiction is not a recognized disorder, but the science is pretty compelling and the impact on youth is profound.
Gambling Addiction From Wyoming to Maine
Recent articles on gambling addiction from Wyoming and Maine shed light on the nature of this behavioral addiction.
Understanding the Compulsive Disorder Cycle
The role of stress in addiction is explored in the work of Kwako and Koob on the Compulsive Disorder Cycle.
Can You Get Addicted to Drama?
The new book, Addicted to Drama, by clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons, helps explain the biochemical response to attention.