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We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

“There?s a misconception that addiction is just a problem with your personality or character or you just need to suck it up,” said Dr. Geoffrey Schoenbaum, assistant professor of anatomy and ...

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Participants in a deep brain stimulation trial for drug addiction say the implants triggered compulsive behavior that upended ...

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Is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) real? A new study suggests it may be — and that its effects can be seen in the human brain. The study asked those between the ages 14 and 21 questions about how ...