Where Is the Brain’s Reward System and How Does It Work?
Two studies involving brain scans attempt to map out the brain’s reward system.
The Community Reinforcement Approach for Substance Use Disorders
Developed in the 1970s and refined in the 1990s, the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) is inexpensive and effective.
Are Loot Boxes Leading to Gambling Addiction?
Loot boxes are bonuses in video games that provide gambling-like rewards and appear to be contributing to gambling problems.
Wastewater Analysis From the Happiest Places on Earth
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for drugs could be enormously helpful in directing drug use prevention and recovery resources.
Meditation As a Treatment for Work Addiction
A controlled trial shows the benefits of meditation and mindfulness training in treating work addiction.
Workaholics Create Problems for Themselves and the Organizations They Work for
Research shows that workaholics are a danger to themselves, to their families, and to the organizations they work for.