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Latest developments in causes and treatments

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Stress

Anxiety and Addiction

We look at several studies that examine the relationship between anxiety and addiction.

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.

Romantic Love and Addiction

Studies show that romantic love activates the same reward systems that respond to drug use, and can be therapeutic for substance use disorders.

Neuroscientist Dr. Keith Humphreys on Addiction Policy

Dr. Keith Humphreys of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University offers surprising insights on addiction policy.

Addiction in Appalachia

Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Barbara Kingsolver, explains why the southern Appalachians are the crossroads of addiction.