Psychology of Addictive Behaviors is a journal that publishes peer-reviewed original articles related to the psychological aspects of addictive behaviors.
Addiction is associated with social exclusion, loss of access to resources, and general disengagement from civic life. Now, a study recently published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors and led by David Eddie, ...
Apr 5, 2021
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Letting people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) choose between treatment methods improves their quality of life and reduces the disorder's symptoms, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.
Aug 16, 2018
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Substance use at any age has consequences. Studies frequently cite the negative impacts—and occasionally tout some benefits of limited consumption—of alcohol and marijuana.
Oct 28, 2019
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Gamblers who feel like they enter into a trance while playing slot machines are more likely to have gambling problems, according to new research from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC.
Feb 21, 2017
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People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new University of Michigan study found.
Jul 26, 2022
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A new study has shown that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking.
Dec 13, 2021
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This Valentine's Day, psychologists from Edge Hill University explore the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect and suggests there is some truth to this when considering the attractiveness of potential suitors.
Feb 14, 2020
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Chronic marijuana use by teenage boys does not appear to be linked to later physical or mental health issues such as depression, psychotic symptoms or asthma, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Aug 4, 2015
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Young and single men are at risk of being addicted to video games. The addiction indicates an escape from ADHD and psychiatric disorder.
Apr 25, 2016
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More than a third of young adults report using both cannabis and tobacco or nicotine products, providing a unique challenge to public health officials as cannabis is legalized in more jurisdictions, according to a new RAND ...
Apr 29, 2019
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