We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.
Showing posts with label addiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label addiction. Show all posts

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Addiction

It is no exaggeration to say millions of people in the United States are addicted to some substance or another. Nicotine, alcohol, and legal and illegal drugs devastate lives and families. This informational article from Medical News Today provides a thorough picture of what addiction is, its signs and symptoms, its causes, and its treatment.

What Is Addiction? What Causes Addiction?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Brain Linkage Among Parkinson's Disease, Depression, and Addiction

A class of brain cells known to be associated with Parkinson's disease may also be associated with depression and addiction. This exciting finding could lead to more effective treatments of these two very common psychological conditions.

Scientists Identify Brain Circuitry Associated With Addictive, Depressive Behaviors