As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

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Much of the conversation around addiction swings between two worldviews. On one side is the belief that addiction is a brain ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive disorders.

Military service demands resilience under pressure. Veterans are trained to operate in high-stress environments, make rapid ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

When people begin exploring options for addiction or mental health treatment, they often encounter a wide range of terms that ...