Why Addiction Is Not a Chronic Brain Disease
In a new book, Dr. Reinout W. Wiers asks if addiction is a chronic brain disease, how come most who suffer get better without treatment.
Is the Source of Addiction Self-Punishment?
Two prominent psychotherapists trace the source of addiction and compulsive behaviors to a desire for self-punishment.
Workaholics Create Problems for Themselves and the Organizations They Work for
Research shows that workaholics are a danger to themselves, to their families, and to the organizations they work for.
Delay Discounting and Behavioral Addiction
Delay discounting is a measure of impulsivity that has been linked to gambling addiction, eating addiction, and internet addiction.
How Does Delay Discounting Relate to Addiction?
Delay discounting is a measure of how much you have to reward a person to delay gratification. Two studies look at how it impacts addiction.
Understanding Habit Formation
An important aspect of recovery from addiction is learning how to disrupt or retrain bad habits.