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.
Can You Get Addicted to Drama?
The new book, Addicted to Drama, by clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons, helps explain the biochemical response to attention.
Why Drug Addiction Treatments Are Failing
The drugs used to treat heroin and cocaine addiction are less effective against fentanyl and xylazine addiction. What this says about the sources of addiction.
Can Work Become an Addiction?
Workaholics exhibit characteristics associated with addiction.