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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.










