Experts discuss the science behind addiction and whether it is truly a choice. Experts discuss the science behind addiction by looking at the effects drugs have on the brain and explore whether ...

Addiction is a complex issue that affects people from a varying range of backgrounds, cultures, and upbringings — according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health approximately 20.1 million ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

The ability to exercise self-control and resist temptation is a key to maintaining a new behavior. We exert self-control when we resist the urge to consume alcohol or eat an extra slice of chocolate ...

Being that there are approximately 21.5 million Americans that struggle with addiction each year, one would venture to say that substance abuse is a relevant topic in today’s world. Even more ...

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The somatic marker theory explains how and why our emotions and bodily feelings guide our decision-making (Damasio, 1994). This influential theory shows that emotions are necessary for proper ...

Being that there are approximately 21.5 million Americans that struggle with addiction each year, one would venture to say that substance abuse is a relevant topic in today's world. Even more ...

I’m sure everyone has heard by now about Demi Lovato’s latest relapse that sent her to the hospital for an apparent drug overdose. At this point, we’ve all heard and the majority of us are upset to ...

Princess Kate has issued a firm statement declaring that "addiction is not a choice", calling for the "stigma" around it to end and society to show "compassion and love" to those dependent on drugs, ...