Does the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) Lead to Internet and Smartphone Addiction?
The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) can lead to excessive use of social media, smartphones and the internet, with negative health consequences.
The Sugar Conundrum
The surplus of neurochemicals that results from eating sugar creates a heightened sense of well-being that is the same as drug intoxication.
Sugar As an Addictive Substance, or Not
While it may not meet the particular academic criteria, the effects of sugar addiction are just as real and devastating as if it ticked all the scientific boxes.
The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Recent surveys examine the relationship between substance use disorders and mental health disorders and recommend integrated treatment.
Preventing Stigma From Preventing Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Stigma is a powerful barrier to treatment for substance use disorders. AddictionNews examines a timely meta study on stigma and substance abuse.
Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Do Not?
Researchers examine all the scientific literature on decision-making in addiction and reduce it to a common set of questions and theories.