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 ...

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

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

For instance, Allen's recent purchases include a £120,000 Porsche and a £16,500 Hermes bag, which she admits were attempts to mark moments in her life and treat herself. This behavior reflects a ...

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

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 ...

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In a candid revelation, British pop sensation Lily Allen has opened up about her struggle with shopping addiction, sparking important conversations about mental health and consumerism. This article ...

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 ...

The main goal when determining the level of care is to match the intensity of the treatment to the severity of the addiction.