From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Addiction
Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse

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

NIAAA says NIDA is deluded about addiction as brain disease! by Stanton Peele

Are you digitally addicted? by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

with some loss you find meaning from your experience by Claudia Black, Ph.D.

Treating Addicts With Personality Disorders by Harris B. Stratyner, Ph.D., CASAC

Does sexual orientation relate to self-injury? by Tracy Alderman, Ph.D.

How to keep a check on overshopping during the holidays by April Lane Benson, Ph.D.

Who wants to be rescued? Part 3 of 4 by Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D. and Marilyn Krieger, Ph.D.

Lazy Gene theory: Love, addiction, co-dependence, self-confidence reconsidered. by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.

Smaller cities, fewer people, and bigger nature. by Peter H. Kahn, Jr., Ph.D.

The real meaning of compassion by Alex Lickerman, M.D.

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.