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Displacement

What We Do to Ourselves

It cannot be denied that our society has become very used to and quite comfortable with an extreme amount of self-damaging behavior.

The Origins of Addiction

Exploring the origins of addiction is like peeling an onion, with hedonistic behavior on top and genetics many layers deep.

Neuroticism and Addiction

Researchers chart a relationship between stress, displacement, neuroticism, and addiction.

The Connection Between Cognitive Dissonance and Addiction

Cognitive dissonance leads to negative emotional states and irrational behavior, even for robots.

Programs to Prevent Substance Abuse

Resources for evaluating the effectiveness of prevention programs for substance abuse.

Study Connects Childhood Trauma With Short-Video Addiction

A large study of college students in China finds a connection between short-video addiction and childhood abuse.