Ambivalence is a defining feature of addiction, even with smartphone screens. Source: Richard Cytowic Ambivalence is a prominent feature in addictions whether of the physical or behavioral kind.

Mindfulness can rewire the brain past the sensitivities of addiction. Why do addicts seek their drug? Why can’t they stop? The 21 st century view is that an addict’s brain becomes literally hardwired ...

1) https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/1036/alternative-models-of-addiction#articles – This is a link to a collection of 19 articles published in Frontiers ...

The brain disease model is the most prevalent model of addiction in the western world. Particularly in the United States, it dominates professional and public discourse on prevention, treatment, ...