We still misunderstand addiction. Here’s what you should know

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...
Psychology Today

The Slippery Slope From Preaddiction to Addiction

Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full ...
The New York Times

Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. By Ellen Barry As ...
WLRN

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...
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Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictive

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: For many people, shopping is more than just buying things. A new dress, a gadget, or a few items added to an online cart can provide a momentary ...