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

Texas allocates $50 million to UT-led IMPACT partnership for ibogaine clinical trials treating PTSD, addiction, and more.

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

Behavioral economics provides a framework to understand when and how people make mistakes. The new field of behavioral economics blends insights of psychology and economics, and provides some valuable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. I realize that some might insist that there is zero chance of ...