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    Image of a street sign that points one direction for "emotional" and the other direction for "rational" illustrating the tug of war behind rational addiction.
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    The Theory of Rational Addiction in Addiction Recovery

    The theory of rational addiction comes from economics but has surprising insights for addiction treatment.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a stairwell and door marked BOSTON DISPENSARY BUILDING at the Tufts Medical Center illustrating a stop on the recovery trail.
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    Following the Addiction Treatment Trail in Boston

    WBUR in Boston follows a recovering addict through addiction treatment, and we follow along.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe