What’s Causing Addiction: Reward or Relief?
The reward theory of addiction says people are pulled into it; the displacement theory says they’re pushed.
BrainWeighve Is a Displacement Intervention
Dr. Robert A. Pretlow, publisher of AddictionNews, gave a presentation on displacement intervention at ICOCD2025.
The Brain’s Natural Reward System
In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.
Eating Addiction Rages Among Middle-Aged American Women
What’s behind the stunning rise in eating addiction among older women? Is the culprit junk food or stress?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress Management
We examine the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management techniques.
Does Transfer Addiction Validate Displacement Theory?
Transfer addiction in patients after bariatric surgery is evidence of displacement and can be managed to optimize recovery.