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Addiction

Millions suffer from debilitating addictions, leaving friends and family to watch them succumb to seemingly uncontrollable urges. Scientists are rethinking the biology and psychology of addiction, providing new clues to treatment. At the same time, neuroscientists and social critics alike debate whether a wider variety of addictive behaviors—from video gaming to shopping—constitute true mental illness.

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The Latest on Addiction

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Spend time outside the bad neighborhood of your head. by Frances Kuffel

Addiction Blogs

Addiction in Society
Addiction--the thematic malady for our society--entails every type of psychological and societal problem.
By Stanton Peele
Addiction Science
The latest studies and theories on addiction.
By Martin Paulus and Susan Tapert
Dream On
Gratifying delusions (like that we're in touch with "reality") are so addictive, we tend to hang onto them no matter what they cost us.
By Lynn Phillips
Recovery For Life
How to live a healthier life one day at a time.
By Harris B. Stratyner
Revolutionary Recovery: Healing the Addicted Brain
Discussing science-based addiction treatment issues to enhance recovery success.
By Harold C. Urschel III, M.D.
The High-Functioning Alcoholic
Understanding this Hidden Class of Alcoholics from a Professional and Personal View
By Sarah Allen Benton, L.M.H.C.
To Buy or Not To Buy
Why we overshop and how to stop.
By April Lane Benson, Ph.D.
The New You
Finding the motivation to change.
By Jonathan Fader, PhD
The Many Faces of Addiction
The journey to healing and recovery
By Claudia Black, Ph.D.