Podcast: Is there a single explanation that accounts for all addictive behaviors, or is the reality more complex? Under the Cortex explores.

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle?

From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming ...

She earned her BA in Psychology from Clemson University in 2022 ... Identifying cannabis risk profiles from expectancies and use behaviors: A person-centered approach. Addiction Research & Theory.

2011-2016 Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of North Dakota My research interests lie broadly in the area of substance use (e.g., prescription stimulants, alcohol, cannabis), particularly ...

A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences.

My research focuses on the relationships between stress and behavior. My work focuses on two related, but distinct questions: 1) How does stress impact cognition, especially decision making? And 2) ...

MSNBC Chris Hayes: Elon Musk's behavior driven by psychology of social attention addiction Posted: February 12, 2025 | Last updated: February 12, 2025 MSNBC host and bestselling author Chris Hayes ...