Gimme More (& More) Surfing, Liking, AI Chatting
An opinion writer describes addiction substitution, from chemicals to web surfing to social media to AI chatbots.
Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory
The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.
Murders, Mysteries, and Metascience
For over 130 years, our culture has been fascinated with a sensational true tale: the brutal murder of five women, all labeled prostitutes, dismissed and devalued.
Lena Dunham Says We’re All the Same
A celebrity’s observation about addiction is supported by the Unified Theory of Addiction.
Dopamine and Anxiety Disorders
Does a drug approved for restless leg syndrome illustrate the connection between dopamine and anxiety disorders?
GLP-1 Drugs, Addiction, and Displacement
The second half of our review of work on GLP-1 drugs and addiction by Dr. Dhruv Khullar.