People enter the lifestyle or acquire the illness of addiction in search of both reward and relief, and probably for a lot of other reasons too. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Princess Catherine recently called attention to the Forward Trust, providing the U.K. with addiction treatment services and much more. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Congress closes the hemp law loophole that allowed high-potency cannabis derivatives to be sold nationwide. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Chatbots are contributing to eating disorders — even chatbots designed to help with eating disorders. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

As Gil Scott-Heron famously sang, "Home Is Where the Hatred Is." How does it apply to addiction? Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The reward theory of addiction says people are pulled into it; the displacement theory says they're pushed. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a mutual aid organization for recovering technology addicts. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

When everything is identified as a chemical imbalance, then presumably everything is amenable to cure by a particular drug or a particular form of treatment. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

New research shows similarities between how the body processes alcohol and sugar. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Britannica's contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A report from the Brookings Institution assesses strategies for increasing participation in addiction treatment programs. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Substance or alcohol overdose is often considered one of the manifestations of the self-injury impulse. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Anti-trust crusader Matt Stoller writes an exposé on the companies that dominate gambling addiction in America. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

In-depth look at the brain's natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A systematic review of therapies for treating smartphone addiction identifies a wide variety of options. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

She is the saint for the forgotten, the disempowered, the scorned, the discriminated-against, the impoverished, the bereaved, the individuals who just can't wrestle themselves into conformity. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The Economist imagines an epidemic of smartphone addiction among the elderly, but the science is thin. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A new Bloomberg documentary explores the thousands of lawsuits coming to trial for damages caused by social media addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Two states with major success in curbing overdose deaths try to cope with addiction treatment cutbacks. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Drug overdose deaths are expected to increase with the elimination of federal addiction treatment programs. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The skeletal saint called "holy death" is also known by several other names, some of which are included here. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Big Think has assembled a montage of three brilliant thinkers on habit substitution. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Genetic studies appear to prove that our genes have almost nothing to do with cannabis addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Forbes notices that smartphone addiction is a workplace security threat. We offer some suggestions. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) – a node in the brain – could be the connection between addiction and pain. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A trio of surveys looks at treatment attrition rates for substance use disorders and finds that women and Hispanics are underserved. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A new study from the University of Liverpool flips the script on cannabis use and brain functionality. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A summary of the research on GLP-1 drugs and addiction brings us one step closer to a unified theory of addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social addictionnews.com/new-study-us...

What's behind the stunning rise in eating addiction among older women? Is the culprit junk food or stress? Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

One of the most remarkable traits found among addicts is the ability to generate some pretty twisted convictions. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Attentional bias makes people overly sensitive to certain stimuli. Attentional bias modification attempts to fix that. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

We examine the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management techniques. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

New research on alcoholism and the PVT reveals how animals use alcohol to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Both MIT Technology Review and Psychiatric Times take a look at how users stumble into chatbot addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

We explore the concept of addiction as self-punishment in the context of Elvis Presley's life. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

New research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham implicates gut bacteria in amphetamine addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Transfer addiction in patients after bariatric surgery is evidence of displacement and can be managed to optimize recovery. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Two addiction treatment specialists, one in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the other in Boulder, Colorado, go the last mile between the patient and the program. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Did Elvis feel empty of everything except psychological pain? Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

If you're using GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, you're only getting half the story. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The second post in a series looks at places that are using opioid settlement funds to grow an addiction recovery economy. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Building the case for a free market approach toward addiction treatment by investing in affordable housing. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

The closure of eating disorder clinics may be the result of GLP-1 drugs and better behavioral health apps. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

What gets people hooked can get them unhooked. A new study uses the addictive power of gambling to improve outcomes in addiction treatment. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

A new study shows the value of medicine-assisted opioid addiction treatment in correctional settings. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade recommends "involuntary lethal injection" as a solution to drug addiction and homelessness. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Examining the difference between compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and sex or love addiction. Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.

Yes, addiction can cause seizures, depression, and other mental and physical health issues. But "internet gaming disorder"? Another exclusive from @addictionnews.bsky.social.