addiction
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“You can get that dopamine hit so much quicker and so much more often,” said Fields, who specializes in addiction psychology and biology.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Some critics say social media addiction and worsened teen mental health are direct consequences of these platform’s design.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Then, America’s postcrisis gambling addiction will be revealed for what it is.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
While the dispute is centered in one neighborhood, similar battles are likely to play out elsewhere as nonprofit groups seek to expand services to treat mental health issues, addiction and homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
That word choice is crucial because, while there is interesting emerging science around Internet addiction, there is a predicate question being asked by many scientists: Can behaviors be addictive, or just substances?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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