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 ...

This article explores social media addiction, its effects on adults, and offers practical strategies for reducing usage while ...

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 desire to help can sometimes lead to enabling behaviors that may inadvertently prolong the addiction cycle. Understanding ...

Researchers report that cocaine addiction disrupts the dopamine neurons that govern how we perceive and learn from rewards. Though people with cocaine addiction have similar expectations of rewards ...

This short chapter summarizes some of the key discussions concerning how drug abuse is viewed in the society and the implications of those views. These discussions occurred throughout the committee's ...

Gaming addiction, classified as a behavioral disorder, is characterized by compulsive and excessive gaming behavior that negatively impacts various aspects of an individual’s life. The Diagnostic and ...