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Dopamine Fasting: Fad or Fantastic?

Dopamine fasting began as a Silicon Valley quick fix for addicted tech execs. It’s now been refined into a helpful tool.

Using Psychedelics to Treat Addiction

The search is on for ways to use such drugs as ketamine, psilocybin, and newly synthesized non-hallucinogenic psychedelics in the treatment of addiction.

Pregnancy and Smartphone Addiction

Recent studies look at the relationship between smartphone addiction and preterm birth, birth weight, and infant health.

The Most Commonly Used White Drug

All things considered, it seems that a strong case could be made for labeling sugar as an addictive substance.

Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Eating Disorder

A new review of the scientific literature on orthorexia nervosa shows that healthy eating can be taken to an unhealthy extreme.

Should Social Media Companies Be Held Liable for Addictive Algorithms?

Should social media companies be held liable for mental health problems caused by addictive algorithms?