Is the Source of Addiction Self-Punishment?
Two prominent psychotherapists trace the source of addiction and compulsive behaviors to a desire for self-punishment.
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.
Woo-Woo or Wisdom?
The more we practice, the more the brain will cooperate by producing the dopamine of anticipation to help us along the way.
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.