Is Revenge An Addiction?
A legal scholar, psychiatrist, and neuroscientist says revenge is an addiction that can be treated like behavioral and substance use disorders.
The EU Engages in Episodic Future Thinking
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) publishes an unscientific forecast for drug use and addiction in 2040.
Virtual Reality and Future-Self Avatars Work Wonders for Addiction Recovery
A promising study using virtual reality in the treatment of substance use disorders has led to a new startup.
Spending Freeze on Addiction Treatment and Addiction Research
HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., cancelled more than $11 billion in 2025 funding, including for addiction treatment and addiction research.
Smartphone Addiction and Life Satisfaction
A new study finds significant positive correlations between smartphone addiction, negative emotions, and lower life satisfaction.
The Impact of Medical Journaling on Mental Health Disorders
The evidence for the benefits of medical journaling as a treatment for mental health disorders is frustratingly thin.