How to Change Your Mind
In his book, A New Approach to Addiction and Choice, Dr. Reinout Wiers examines ways to repair cognitive systems damaged by addiction.
Avatar-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Carolyn Easton at the University of Rochester is part of a team exploring the use of digital technologies in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Stress Reduction Techniques to Moderate Addictive or Compulsive Behavior
Stress is a major driver behind addictive and compulsive behaviors and it’s also a major barrier to recovery.
Assessing the Standard Treatments for Addiction: Medication, Therapy, Substitution, and Brain Stimulation
We follow along with psychiatrist Dr. Reinout W. Wiers as he summarizes the standard treatments for addiction in his book, A New Approach to Addiction and Choice.
Models of Addiction: Chronic Brain Disease, Biased Choice, and the Contextual Model
The New York Times takes a long look at the chronic brain disease model of addiction and some alternatives.
Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents
Studies show that even people with tremendous disadvantages can overcome addiction by developing resilience.