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Addiction

You are here: Archive / Terms / Topics / Behavioral Science / Addiction

Addiction Sub-categories:

  • Substance Abuse (16)

Defined by Merriam-Webster as a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence: the state of being addicted.

Ketamine Regulations — “We Don’t Want To Reproduce This Opioid Problem”

>> March 31, 2024

Our expert shares the history of ketamine and how he believes it should be regulated to lessen the risk of addiction.

topics: Addiction| Consumerism| Drug Approval| Federal Government and Regulation| Hallucinogens| Inflammation and Pain| Opioid Epidemic| Pain Management| Patient Care and Safety| Psychedelics| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Therapy

Medical Notes: Inadequate Addiction Treatment, Genetic Eating Disorders, and the Song of Mosquitoes

>> September 20, 2023

Why aren’t people getting the addiction treatment they need? Can eating disorders be caused by your genes? Your cells are talking to each other. You’ve heard birds sing, but what about mosquitoes?

topics: Addiction| Biology| Brain Chemistry| Brain Function| DNA and Genetics| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Opioid Epidemic| Pets and Animals| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials

Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?

>> September 3, 2023

Dr. Holly Benjamin, a University of Chicago professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.

topics: Addiction| Caffeine| Child Safety| Children and Youth at Risk| Mental Health| Nutrition and Diet| Patient Care and Safety| Pediatrics| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Vulnerable Populations

How Can We Save Infants From the Effects of Opioid Addiction?

>> July 9, 2023

Experts discuss a promising new treatment approach and how to fix the root cause of NOWS.

topics: Addiction| Child Safety| Drug Use and Abuse| Infants and Toddlers| Opioid Epidemic| Public Health| Vulnerable Populations

Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices

>> May 21, 2023

Experts reveal small actions that can make a big difference in the health of America’s children.

topics: Addiction| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Food Industry| Gut Bacteria| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Processed Food| Vulnerable Populations

Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

>> May 14, 2023

Experts break down the marketing strategies used to get product attention in grocery stores and online.

topics: Addiction| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Food Industry| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight

Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?

>> April 16, 2023

Dr. David Andrews explains the process of creating natural flavors, the FDA guidelines, and how safe they are for consumption.

topics: Addiction| Chemistry| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Federal Government and Regulation| Food Industry| Food Safety| Government and Legislation| Nutrition and Diet| Processed Food| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation

Finding Pain Management Strategies That Don’t Involve Opioids

>> February 19, 2023

Life Care Coaches are being integrated into hospitals to help patients safely use prescription opioids and even offer pain management strategies that don’t involve drugs.

topics: Addiction| Consumerism| Drug Overdose| Hospitals| Inflammation and Pain| Opioid Epidemic| Prescription Drugs| Public Health and Public Safety| Vulnerable Populations

Medical Notes: January 15, 2023

>> January 15, 2023

Are masks affecting how our brains function? Getting a tattoo may be good for your health. Can our genes predict the future? Plus…it's time to take your Sunday morning crossword seriously.

topics: Addiction| Brain Function| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Covid-19 Pandemic| DNA and Genetics| Masks| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Smartwatches| Stress and Stress Management| Substance Abuse| Technology

Drunkorexia: A Popular Practice That Leads to Malnourishment

>> January 8, 2023

Experts reveal why engaging in this practice can lead to weight gain and other health risks.

topics: Addiction| Alcohol Use and Abuse| Behavioral Science| College/Higher Education| Education| Harm Reduction| Nutrition and Diet| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Vulnerable Populations

Ending Overdose: Making the Antidote More Accessible Than the Drug

>> December 18, 2022

Theo Krzywicki explains the signs of an overdose and how to use life-saving devices like Naloxone.

topics: Addiction| Anthropology| Consumerism| Drug Overdose| Emergency Medicine and First Responders| Harm Reduction| Opioid Epidemic| Paramedics| Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations| Public Health and Public Safety

Love the Person, Hate Their Behavior: Supporting an Addict

>> November 27, 2022

An expert discusses the steps families can take to fight against substance use addiction.

topics: Addiction| Anthropology| Consumerism| Vulnerable Populations
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