Brain imaging techniques have assisted in mapping neural circuits involved in addictive behaviors, such as reward responses, … See more

Compulsions are the basis of addictions. Reward is one major distinction between compulsion in addicts and compulsion as it is experienced in obsessive-compulsive disorder. An addiction is, by definition, a form of co… See more

For over a decade, scientists have emphasized that contact with digital technology can potentially lead to addiction. People of all ages utilize digital devices, and their numbers are growing annually. Accordingly… See more

Given the similarities between substance use addictions and behavioral addictions, the risk factors for susceptibility appear similar, with age of onset (adolescence) being a key factor. Adolescence is a period of time char… See more

Therapy for addictions is not a cure, but a way of managing addictive behaviors. It is a treatment tailored to the specific triggers and root causes affecting each patient (such as trauma, stress, or anxiety), and that "enabl… See more

• Addiction
• ANNK1 and addictive behaviors
• Addiction vulnerability
• Behavioral addiction
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