Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Do Not?
Researchers examine all the scientific literature on decision-making in addiction and reduce it to a common set of questions and theories.
Understanding the Relationship Between Personality and Addiction
A survey of the correlation between substance use disorders and personality disorders such as toxic masculinity, narcissism and psychopathy.
A Deep Look at Addiction Treatment in America
The New York Times goes for a deep dive into addiction treatment in America. and AddictionNews examines the findings.
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.
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.
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.