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Addiction and the Psychology of Deliberate Self-Harm and Suicide

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...
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Resurgence Behavioral Health Unveils Resource Detailing Couples’ Pathways to Addiction Recovery

Resurgence Behavioral Health has published a new educational resource titled “Attending Inpatient Rehab for Couples with Addiction,” offering data-driven insights on how couples can pursue ...

Perfectionism and competitive sport increase the risk of exercise addiction, study finds

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...
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Misdiagnosis of a Behavioral Addiction

Many people with behavioral addictions have been told that they have a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental disorder in which people experience repetitive intrusive thoughts ...

This Strange Addiction Fuels Murder and War—But You Can Train Your Brain to Fight It, Research Suggests

One way to get that pleasure is to seek retaliation. Additional brain scan studies have shown that when people imagine ...