My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Over the past year and a half, Scientific ...

When science first studied addictive behavior individuals who became addicted to a substance commonly were viewed as being morally flawed human beings lacking willpower. Today, that view has changed.

Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches millions of lives, yet it's often misunderstood as a personal weakness or ...

On page 15 para. 6, the Foddy-Savulescu liberal theory of addiction (LAA) makes three assertions. 1. Appetitive Desires. Addictive desires are just strong, regular appetitive desires. 2. Valuation. We ...

New proposals for addictions seem to keep cropping up, but the reality is we don't truly understand the mechanisms behind our cravings in the first place What links sex, drugs and sausage rolls?

America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life Benoit Denizet-Lewis Simon & Schuster; 352 pages The Gist: Kate is a 32-year-old stay-at-home mom and shoplifter. Marvin is an 80-year-old ...