Willpower and addiction

While science does not agree, many people continue to see addiction as a matter of willpower, and debates on the matter have not been quiet. Among people who have a layman’s understanding of addiction, the person who chooses to use drugs or alcohol is the one to blame. The maintenance of addiction is associated with […]

Who Can Develop an Addiction?

Nature versus Nurture The question of who can develop an addiction is an important one. By understanding who might develop an addiction and who is at a higher risk, it is possible to develop prevention programs and improve the outcomes by intervening early. However, the question of who may become addicted to a substance is […]

Mindfulness

The Art of Mindfulness There are different practices we can employ to enhance our well-being and that are also used as supports in the treatment of addiction. One particular practice that has a strong empirical support is mindfulness. Mindfulness has gained a lot of popularity and attention in the scientific community in the past few […]