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What Are We Doing When We Do Drugs?

Three different theories on the origins of addiction merge into one.

Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function

New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.

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.