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 ...

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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 ...

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

Nearly four decades after overcoming her own struggles with addiction, Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, is trying to help others avoid the same pain. Through her ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

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

Delta 8 THC is a compound found in cannabis that is being used increasingly for medicinal purposes. While it offers many benefits, prolonged use of delta 8 can lead to addiction and have harmful ...