The Elvis War
What was Elvis’ problem? Why did he eat himself into an unhealthy state of corpulence and gobble up masses of drugs?
Anxiety and Addiction
We look at several studies that examine the relationship between anxiety and addiction.
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.