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nashville s mayor lost her son to opioids. here s...

nashville s mayor lost her son to opioids. here s...

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: Now to the opioid crisis in the United...


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two gop senators wanted $45 billion in health care...

two gop senators wanted $45 billion in health care...

Sen. Rob Portman,R-Ohio, addresses the media outside the art middle before a funeral service for...


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a test strip that could save lives

a test strip that could save lives

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid thats 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin,and is causing a...


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fcc commissioner: the internet shouldnt be a...

fcc commissioner: the internet shouldnt be a...

Coming up on today's note:On Thursday,the FCC is expected to vote to roll back net neutrality...


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a decade of lost opportunities to stop a heroin...

a decade of lost opportunities to stop a heroin...

Click on the audio player above to hear this interview.New England’s heroin epidemic may currently...


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drug addiction hits home for christie

drug addiction hits home for christie

Governor Christie gave a heartfelt speech on addiction at a New Hampshire town corridor event.//...


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searching for solutions as heroin claims 10,000...

searching for solutions as heroin claims 10,000...

Click on the audio player above to hear this interview.The recent Hampshire primaries has drawn...


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guest picks: bill clegg

guest picks: bill clegg

On September 29,writerBill Clegg came on the expose to talk about his first fiction novel, "Did...


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how did you beat your habit?

how did you beat your habit?

Addiction and other self-destructive behavior can catch many forms. Millions of people worldwide are...


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a unified theory of mental suffering

a unified theory of mental suffering

For more than two decades Dr. David Kessler, pediatrician, FDA commissioner under presidents George...


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a crisis of ignorance: a controversial view of the...

a crisis of ignorance: a controversial view of the...

Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. As part of our ongoing coverage...


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breaking news consumers handbook: drugs edition

breaking news consumers handbook: drugs edition

Drugs: they’re everywhere. In our medicine cabinets,the books we read, the movies we watch, or the...


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the case for safe injection sites in new york

the case for safe injection sites in new york

Kassandra Frederique,New York State director at the Drug Policy Alliance, argues that New York...


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how to find the right amount of screen time

how to find the right amount of screen time

Screen time is a daily battle. Between kids and parents,between ourselves and our better judgment....


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strange fascinations: a brief look at unusual...

strange fascinations: a brief look at unusual...

In previous blogs,I own examined lots of weird types of addictive and compulsive behaviours...


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how addiction works

how addiction works

For this week's Please Explain,we explore how science is giving us a better understanding of...


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a radical new approach to fighting heroin abuse in...

a radical new approach to fighting heroin abuse in...

Every year,heroin takes the lives of nearly 30000 Americans. According to recent CDC data,...


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the candidates take on drug addiction

the candidates take on drug addiction

Governor Christie gave a heartfelt speech on addiction at a New Hampshire town corridor event.//...


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religious rhetoric not helpful in anti alcohol...

religious rhetoric not helpful in anti alcohol...

Does including a devout message in a public service announcement warning of the dangers of alcohol...


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director rob reiner, anna karina on jean luc...

director rob reiner, anna karina on jean luc...

Guest host Arun Venugopal,host of WNYC's Micropolis, is filling in today for...


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dealing with recovery during a pandemic

dealing with recovery during a pandemic

Recovery is never an easy process. However,the current pandemic has made it even more challenging....


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battling addiction in orthodox jewish community...

battling addiction in orthodox jewish community...

Battling addiction in Orthodox Jewish community means breaking through silenceTalking approximately...


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is this a drug recovery program...or a prison work...

is this a drug recovery program...or a prison work...

Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. In Oklahoma,an alternative to...


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token gestures: a brief look at  sexual trophy...

token gestures: a brief look at sexual trophy...

Back in 2002, I had a little piece published on excessive collecting behaviour in the Guardian...


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a word to the wise: a brief look at obsessive...

a word to the wise: a brief look at obsessive...

“Sixty-four million people do it at least once a week. Nabokov wrote approximately it. Bill...


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research shows differences between combined and...

research shows differences between combined and...

Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth® at the University of Texas at Dallas investigated the...


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research proves it — the smell of alcohol makes...

research proves it — the smell of alcohol makes...

The smell of alcohol may fabricate (to make up, invent) it harder for people to control their...


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study examines how many crossfitters are addicted...

study examines how many crossfitters are addicted...

Worldwide,fitness buffs are turning to CrossFit, a specific type of group exercise, and to initiate...


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blame it on the fame: the psychology of being ...

blame it on the fame: the psychology of being ...

“We own an infatuation for famous. It’s gone global. It seems that,with the rise of fame...


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we can work it out: a brief look at  study...

we can work it out: a brief look at study...

In today’s contemporary society,students face multiple academic pressures. The best colleges and...


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brian lehrer weekend: humans of new york; richard...

brian lehrer weekend: humans of new york; richard...

Three of our favorite segments from the week,in case you missed them.Brandon Stanton of Humans of...


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ringing the changes: can disordered mobile phone...

ringing the changes: can disordered mobile phone...

Over the last decade,I have published various papers on excessive mobile phone spend both in general...


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deal love: bargain hunting as an addiction

deal love: bargain hunting as an addiction

“Bargain hunting may save money,but for some people, looking for the next ‘noteworthy deal’...


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period pain: a brief look at  binge gambling

period pain: a brief look at binge gambling

Most of you reading this will maintain probably heard of ‘binge drinking’ and ‘binge...


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only 10% of alcoholics get meds to treat addiction

only 10% of alcoholics get meds to treat addiction

interrogate the average person how to treat alcoholism,and they’ll probably picture an AA meeting...


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federal officials support use of naloxone

federal officials support use of naloxone

With heroin use up nearly 80% since 2007,the nation's "Drug Czar," Gil Kerlikowske, and  is...


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les jackpots records sont des periodes difficiles...

les jackpots records sont des periodes difficiles...

En ce moment,les États-Unis ont les yeux rivés sur la loterie «astronomical Game Mega Millions»....


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how one couple fought through addiction and...

how one couple fought through addiction and...

Writer Susan Stellin and photographer Graham MacIndoe detail how they overcame addiction and made...


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you bet! a brief overview of our recent papers on...

you bet! a brief overview of our recent papers on...

Following my recent blogs where I outlined some of the papers that my colleagues and I occupy...


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net gains: a brief overview of our recent papers...

net gains: a brief overview of our recent papers...

Following my recent blogs where I outlined some of the papers that I and my colleagues have...


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slots of fun: what should parents and teachers...

slots of fun: what should parents and teachers...

nowadays’s blog is the moment part of a two-part article (the first of which can be found here)....


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slots of fun: what should parents and teachers...

slots of fun: what should parents and teachers...

Research has consistently shown that a small but meaningful minority of adolescents fill a gambling...


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inter bet gambling: the psychology of online...

inter bet gambling: the psychology of online...

Until the early 2000s,there appeared to be a commonly held insight that consumers viewed the...


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the loyal family: a brief look at brand image and...

the loyal family: a brief look at brand image and...

Over the past decade,the psychology of gambling marketing has become big trade. Despite the strict...


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the trouble with drinking guidelines: what, in the...

the trouble with drinking guidelines: what, in the...

It’s a widely accepted fact that excessive drinking of alcohol is bad for one’s health. But what...


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passive joking: a brief look at the latest...

passive joking: a brief look at the latest...

Now that people are beginning to accept the notion that addictions attain not necessarily involve...


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long acting treatment for opioid addiction reduces...

long acting treatment for opioid addiction reduces...

In a multicenter,randomized clinical trial, ex-prisoners who received six monthly injections of...


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stick in the buddhism: mindfulness in the...

stick in the buddhism: mindfulness in the...

Following on from my preceding blog,here are some of my more recent papers with Dr. Edo Shonin and...


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study sheds light on source of drug addicts risk...

study sheds light on source of drug addicts risk...

A study out today provides new insight into how the brains of drug addicts may be wired differently....


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bought in the act: how prevalent is compulsive...

bought in the act: how prevalent is compulsive...

Although shopping is a necessity in contemporary life,it is also a leisure activity and a form of...


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why are habits so hard to break? getting hooked...

why are habits so hard to break? getting hooked...

By now,you might fill discovered that taming your sweet tooth as a New Year’s resolution is harder...


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scientists studying cocaine addiction discover a ...

scientists studying cocaine addiction discover a ...

Individuals addicted to cocaine may possess difficulty in controlling their addiction because of a...


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tech s appeal: another look at internet addiction

tech s appeal: another look at internet addiction

Generally speaking,Internet addiction (IA) has been characterized by excessive or poorly controlled...


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sell division: responsible marketing and...

sell division: responsible marketing and...

Over the final few years there has been a worthy deal of speculation over the role of advertising as...


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place your bets: has problem gambling in great...

place your bets: has problem gambling in great...

In the summer of 2014 I was commissioned to review problem gambling in Great Britain (the tumble out...


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boxing clever? another look at television binge...

boxing clever? another look at television binge...

final Thursday (January 29), I was watching the newspaper review on Sky News when one of the...


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the national wealth service: problem gambling is a...

the national wealth service: problem gambling is a...

Over the last decade,the United Kingdom has undergone major changes of gambling legislation (most...


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sex starved: a beginner s guide to sexual anorexia

sex starved: a beginner s guide to sexual anorexia

In previous blogs I have looked at anorexia nervosa in the context of addictive eating...


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terminal cases: should virtual roulette machines...

terminal cases: should virtual roulette machines...

A couple of days ago, I took share in a live debate on national radio (BBC 5Live) about whether...


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the velvet revolution: is  venus in furs  the most...

the velvet revolution: is venus in furs the most...

As regular readers of my blog will know,my overriding passion in life is music, and as a music lover...


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design of the times: how does venue design...

design of the times: how does venue design...

In a preceding blog I briefly examined how gaming venue design affects gambling...


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center for brainhealth secures $225,000 nih grant...

center for brainhealth secures $225,000 nih grant...

The research lab at the Center for BrainHealth® led by Dr. Francesca M. Filbey,the Bert Moore Chair...


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research suggests increased cortical activation in...

research suggests increased cortical activation in...

Recent research from the middle for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that...


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arrive without travelling: a brief look at ...

arrive without travelling: a brief look at ...

nowadays’s blog has absolutely nothing to do with one of my preceding blogs on being “addicted...


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nearly winning is more rewarding in gambling...

nearly winning is more rewarding in gambling...

Pathological gamblers acquire a stronger brain reaction to so-called near-miss events: losing events...


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results of world s first study on new treatment...

results of world s first study on new treatment...

The results of the ground-breaking SALOME research,published in the Journal of the American Medical...


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a simple solution to end homelessness in america

a simple solution to end homelessness in america

Chronic homelessness can seem like an intractable problem in America,but there's a new...


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being bullied does not lead to higher substance...

being bullied does not lead to higher substance...

Being bullied can wound young children in many ways,but a modern UT Dallas study found that it does...


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graphic images may not scare smokers off...

graphic images may not scare smokers off...

Images of disease and suffering should move smokers to kick the habit – at least,that’s the...


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stick in the buddhism: mindfulness in the...

stick in the buddhism: mindfulness in the...

Over the last year I’ve been receiving a lot of emails (well, approximately nine or ten to be...


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an fda approved alzheimer s drug could help...

an fda approved alzheimer s drug could help...

Despite several safe drug therapies available to support smokers quit, three-quarters report...


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the cycle of love: another look at objectum...

the cycle of love: another look at objectum...

In previous blogs I possess examined (a) whether in some individuals excessive cycling can be...


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flashing lights and music turn rats into problem...

flashing lights and music turn rats into problem...

Adding flashing lights and music to gambling encourages risky decision-making — even whether...


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rising death rates among middle age white...

rising death rates among middle age white...

While non-whites,younger people and people in other countries are seeing falling death rates, a...


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term warfare: internet gaming disorder and...

term warfare: internet gaming disorder and...

Over the last 15 years,research into various online addictions has greatly increased. Alongside...


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patrick kennedys struggles with mental illness and...

patrick kennedys struggles with mental illness and...

Patrick J. Kennedy,the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his...


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gamblers anonymous: the psychology of live online...

gamblers anonymous: the psychology of live online...

Over the final decade,my research unit has carried out an increasing amount of research into the...


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back to the  why  fronts: a brief look at gambling...

back to the why fronts: a brief look at gambling...

In the three decades that I contain been studying gambling,the question that I am most asked is...


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the highs of the prize: are instant win products a...

the highs of the prize: are instant win products a...

A nine-year old boy walks into a shop and buys a packet of potato chips. An eight-year old girl...


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net losses: what are the downsides of online...

net losses: what are the downsides of online...

In my last blog,I briefly looked at the advantages of online therapy. However, the growth of online...


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campaign killer? gambling with people s...

campaign killer? gambling with people s...

On Twitter final week,Adrian Parkinson of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (and the associated end...


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the teen screen scene: how does media and...

the teen screen scene: how does media and...

When we are looking for factors that change behaviour we can examine inside the individual for...


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bet, bet, bet: how to gamble responsibly during...

bet, bet, bet: how to gamble responsibly during...

With the football World Cup kicking off later today,I thought I would utilize my blog to give my...


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the prize and lows: what is the effect of winning...

the prize and lows: what is the effect of winning...

Over the final two decades I enjoy written a lot of research papers about the structural...


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don t be square (beware): a brief look at  rubik s...

don t be square (beware): a brief look at rubik s...

“The speed world record for a single attempt [of solving the Rubik’s dice] is 5.55 seconds,set...


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completing the  killection : a brief look at ...

completing the killection : a brief look at ...

In a preceding blog,I examined the psychology of collecting and whether collecting can (in extreme...


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house calls: a look at the rise of online bingo

house calls: a look at the rise of online bingo

Yesterday,BBC Online News published a report approximately online bingo (and which I provided some...


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altered states: the psychology of distraction in...

altered states: the psychology of distraction in...

I’m sure that most of you are aware that nearly all casinos around the world carry out not contain...


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what happens to your specific personality when...

what happens to your specific personality when...

There are certainly different types of drunks. “Sober Dave is boring,you should hang out with...


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some drug addicts more likely to relapse than...

some drug addicts more likely to relapse than...

People with drug addictions who started opioid abuse later in life spend injections for their...


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does gamblers anonymous work? study suggests...

does gamblers anonymous work? study suggests...

People who attended Gamblers Anonymous gambled less often,showed increased readiness for change and...


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dopamine signaling pathway that controls cocaine...

dopamine signaling pathway that controls cocaine...

Researchers own thus far been unable to define how dopamine influences cocaine reward. A recent...


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marijuana smokers 5 times more likely to develop...

marijuana smokers 5 times more likely to develop...

Adults who expend marijuana are five times more likely to develop an alcohol expend disorder (AUD)...


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playing the field: another look at internet gaming...

playing the field: another look at internet gaming...

Research into online addictions has grown considerably over the final two decades and much of it...


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sorry, vapers: e cigarettes aren t helping smokers...

sorry, vapers: e cigarettes aren t helping smokers...

Electronic cigarettes are widely promoted and used to benefit smokers quit traditional cigarettes,...


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during great recession employees drank less on the...

during great recession employees drank less on the...

Periods of economic uncertainty tend to influence drinking problems among people who lose their...


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the punch bunch: aggressive behaviour in adult...

the punch bunch: aggressive behaviour in adult...

I was idly looking through some of the academic papers I occupy published over the last 25 years and...


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let s get physical: exercise addiction (revisited)

let s get physical: exercise addiction (revisited)

At present,exercise addiction is not officially recognised in any medical or psychological...


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joystick junkies: a brief overview of online...

joystick junkies: a brief overview of online...

Over the final 15 years,research into various online addictions have greatly increased. Prior to the...


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xanax related er visits double in 6 years

xanax related er visits double in 6 years

Alprazolam,the prescription sedative more commonly known by its brand name, Xanax, and is being...


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totally wired: techno stress and how to beat it

totally wired: techno stress and how to beat it

Technology is fundamental to most people’s working lives. The potential for fixed availability via...


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safety in numbers: responsible gambling and the uk...

safety in numbers: responsible gambling and the uk...

Over the last few days I appeared in a lot of news reports (including one by the BBC) in relation to...


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time out: are voluntary self exclusion services...

time out: are voluntary self exclusion services...

Responsible gambling practices gain now become the norm within the gaming industry. One of the first...


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what a drag: a brief look at cigarette smoking and...

what a drag: a brief look at cigarette smoking and...

Cigarette smoking among adults (i.e., those aged 18 years and over) has been a highly prevalent...


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flash dance: a psychological overview of...

flash dance: a psychological overview of...

Exhibitionism typically refers to an intense desire or compulsion to expose sexual parts of the body...


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tech your time: 12 top tips for a digital detox

tech your time: 12 top tips for a digital detox

Over the last few years there has been increasing expend of the term ‘digital detox’. According...


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self understanding helps criminal substance...

self understanding helps criminal substance...

Impulsiveness,crime and problems with social interaction. Many substance abusers also struggle with...


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tales of the unexpected: 10 bad habits that...

tales of the unexpected: 10 bad habits that...

All of us have rank habits, and all of us from time to time feel guilty approximately these habits....


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drug for type 2 diabetics could offer new approach...

drug for type 2 diabetics could offer new approach...

In the ongoing fight against drug addiction,researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s...


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mailing free nicotine patches to smokers does help...

mailing free nicotine patches to smokers does help...

Mailing free nicotine patches to smokers,without any behavioral support, does aid some of them quit,...


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turn and face the strange : a personal goodbye to...

turn and face the strange : a personal goodbye to...

“There is a well known cliché that you should never meet your heroes but if David Bowie or Paul...


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penned in: how to become an excessive (and...

penned in: how to become an excessive (and...

Many people that I know would probably describe me as a ‘writaholic’ based on the number of...


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good buy to love: introducing the bergen shopping...

good buy to love: introducing the bergen shopping...

(Please note that the following article was co-written using material provided by my research...


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needles and the damage done: a brief look at ...

needles and the damage done: a brief look at ...

In a preceding blog, I briefly looked at ‘quilting addiction’. It was while I was researching...


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sound conclusions: the psychology of musical...

sound conclusions: the psychology of musical...

Last week I was invited to give a keynote talk at an Italian conference on community psychology in...


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water feature: a brief look at psychogenic...

water feature: a brief look at psychogenic...

Over the weekend I went to the cinema with my oldest son to watch crazy Max: Fury Road. The reason...


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net advantage: another brief look at the...

net advantage: another brief look at the...

From everything that I’ve observed over the final decade in the gambling world,the one thing that...


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booze news: what are the simplest ways to reduce...

booze news: what are the simplest ways to reduce...

final week I did an interview with the Daily Mail about how to lop down alcohol intake. The hook of...


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played to death: what turns online gaming into a...

played to death: what turns online gaming into a...

Please note that the following article is a slightly extended version of an article that was first...


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horticulture clash: can gardening be addictive?

horticulture clash: can gardening be addictive?

Back in November 2000, I appeared in many tabloid newspapers around the world in a story about...


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aid and a bet: a brief look at the prevention of...

aid and a bet: a brief look at the prevention of...

While prevention efforts targeting addictive disorders are widely used,there are relatively limited...


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a night on the tiles: a brief look at addiction to...

a night on the tiles: a brief look at addiction to...

In previous blogs I have covered some arguably frivolous (and alleged) addictions including...


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play to win: a brief look at competitive video...

play to win: a brief look at competitive video...

To date,competitive gaming has not been widely researched or recognized in the scientific and...


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give me strength: muscle dysmorphia as an...

give me strength: muscle dysmorphia as an...

Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) describes a condition characterised by a misconstrued body image in...


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sticking points: a brief look at  the panini...

sticking points: a brief look at the panini...

Regular readers of my blog will know that I have written a few blogs on the psychology of collecting...


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punter gatherer: what is the role of...

punter gatherer: what is the role of...

Over the last decade, I bear been asked by the mass media on countless occasions approximately the...


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fat chance: the british  obesity epidemic

fat chance: the british obesity epidemic

Obesity has become a major problem across the Western world including remarkable Britain. Some...


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no disguises on the prizes: the ig nobels are...

no disguises on the prizes: the ig nobels are...

I apologise in advance,but nowadays’s blog contains a not-so thinly disguised plug (well, a...


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my strange addiction: the wonderful world of the...

my strange addiction: the wonderful world of the...

In a preceding blog, I examined a case of so-called ‘hair dryer dependence’. The source fabric...


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supplementing the 12 step program with yoga

supplementing the 12 step program with yoga

Author Taylor Hunt is teaching people struggling with addiction a unusual tool for recovery:...


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sole love: a brief look at shoe fetishism

sole love: a brief look at shoe fetishism

To me,shoes (and the psychology of them) contain always been a trivial topic. However, maybe I just...


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mindfulness identified as an effective quit...

mindfulness identified as an effective quit...

Mindfulness may sound like an intimidating topic to some,but the concept is actually fairly easy to...


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drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could also...

drugs used to treat nicotine addiction could also...

With obesity rates on the rise worldwide and excess sugar consumption considered a direct...


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study finds addiction associated with poor...

study finds addiction associated with poor...

Developmental psychologist Maria Pagano,PhD, found adolescents with severe alcohol and other drug...


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gamblers who drink alcohol are more likely to...

gamblers who drink alcohol are more likely to...

There is a strong organization between problem gambling,suicide ideation, and excessive alcohol...


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most teens who misuse prescription stimulants say...

most teens who misuse prescription stimulants say...

Using someone else’s medication is the most common form of prescription stimulant misuse among...


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study links mobile device addiction to depression...

study links mobile device addiction to depression...

Is cellphone exercise detrimental to mental health? A new study from the University of Illinois...


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protein production in the brain explains teens ...

protein production in the brain explains teens ...

Researchers occupy discovered one reason why adolescents are more prone to drug addiction than...


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new policies, educational programs help — but...

new policies, educational programs help — but...

A recent study showed that medical provider training,original clinic policies and efforts to...


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beating the habit: a brief look at  cane therapy ...

beating the habit: a brief look at cane therapy ...

In 2014,I was the resident psychologist on 12-episode television series called Forbidden made for...


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whirled piece: dancing as an addiction

whirled piece: dancing as an addiction

In previous blogs I contain examined various (admittedly extreme) aspects of dancing including...


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net losses: another look at problematic online...

net losses: another look at problematic online...

I have examined problematic and/or addictive video gaming in a number of my preceding blogs. Despite...


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distraction plans: excessive smartphone use and...

distraction plans: excessive smartphone use and...

In a previous blog I outlined many physical syndromes that had been reported in the 1980s medical...


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coining it in: neologisms and  new syndrome ...

coining it in: neologisms and new syndrome ...

One of things I am very proud of in my academic career is the coining of the term ‘technological...


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term warfare:  problem gambling  and  gambling...

term warfare: problem gambling and gambling...

Throughout my career,I bear constantly pointed out that I met very few people that are genuinely...


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that ll do icily: a brief look at pagophagia

that ll do icily: a brief look at pagophagia

In a preceding blog on five ‘weird addictions’ I briefly mentioned pagophagia,a craving and...


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a burning for earning: a brief look at  wealth...

a burning for earning: a brief look at wealth...

Back in 1996,I published a paper on behavioural addictions in the Journal of Workplace Learning. One...


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a world of disc overy: record collecting as an...

a world of disc overy: record collecting as an...

Regular readers of my blog will know that (a) some of my friends describe me as a “music...


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care in the (gaming) community: social...

care in the (gaming) community: social...

In recent years,the problematic use of online videogames has received increased attention not only...


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lack of ball control: gambling addiction among...

lack of ball control: gambling addiction among...

Earlier this month,ex-England footballer Kenny Sansom made the news after he was found homeless...


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air raising experiences: gambling as in flight...

air raising experiences: gambling as in flight...

Today’s blog is based on an article I was commissioned to write for The Independent and which was...


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om sweet om: can transcendental meditation be...

om sweet om: can transcendental meditation be...

Back in 1991,not long after I had been awarded my PhD, I was asked (by my then girlfriend) to attend...


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what is the gaming industry s role in the...

what is the gaming industry s role in the...

Over the final decade,social responsibility in gambling has become one of the major issues for...


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tanorexia: can excessive tanning be an addiction?

tanorexia: can excessive tanning be an addiction?

Back in June 1997, I appeared as the compulsory “addiction expert” on the BBC television...


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technology for addiction treatment and recovery

technology for addiction treatment and recovery

Text based recovery options might be a solid supplemental option for addiction recovery....


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psychology around the net: april 22, 2017

psychology around the net: april 22, 2017

satisfied Saturday,sweet readers! This week’s Psychology Around the Net covers mindfulness vs....


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game over view: a brief overview of our recent...

game over view: a brief overview of our recent...

Following my recent blogs where I outlined some of the papers that my colleagues and I fill...


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is sexual addiction a problem for clergy members?

is sexual addiction a problem for clergy members?

Psychologists are beginning to examine sexual addiction among Christian clergy members. A unusual...


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teens are gambling online at a significantly...

teens are gambling online at a significantly...

Nearly 10 per cent of teens in three Canadian provinces said they had gambled online in the past...


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occult figure: david bowie and living life at the...

occult figure: david bowie and living life at the...

Since David Bowie’s death earlier this year, I’ve already written two articles on the psychology...


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brains of cocaine users do not correctly detect...

brains of cocaine users do not correctly detect...

In the study cocaine users performed a gambling task while measurements were being taken of their...


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target practice: the psychology of new year s...

target practice: the psychology of new year s...

(Please note: This blog is a slightly extended and fully referenced version of an article that was...


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brain scans show compulsive gamers have...

brain scans show compulsive gamers have...

Brain scans from nearly 200 adolescent boys provide evidence that the brains of compulsive video...


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meditate to medicate: mindfulness as a treatment...

meditate to medicate: mindfulness as a treatment...

Please note: A version of the following article was first published on addiction.com and was...


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the weighting game: gambling with the nation s...

the weighting game: gambling with the nation s...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog on why problem gambling should be considered a health issue....


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war of the words: campaign for fairer gambling...

war of the words: campaign for fairer gambling...

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFFG) yesterday responded to my article in which I outlined the...


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mind the app: the psychosocial impact of gambling...

mind the app: the psychosocial impact of gambling...

Most regular gamblers will be well aware that technology is revolutionizing the way they can gamble...


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dr. sanjay gupta: the truth about prescription...

dr. sanjay gupta: the truth about prescription...

Whenever I hand a prescription for pain pills to a patient,I order them, “Remember not to drink...


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musical flares: bowie, the beatles, psychology,...

musical flares: bowie, the beatles, psychology,...

It’s been only two weeks since David Bowie’s untimely death and the Bowie obsessive in me is...


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flipping molecular  switch  may reduce nicotine s...

flipping molecular switch may reduce nicotine s...

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a lipid (bulky molecule) in...


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rush hour: can you be addicted to adrenaline?

rush hour: can you be addicted to adrenaline?

(N.B. A shorter version of this article was first published in Hopes & Fears magazine)....


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cured meets: treating addictive behaviours

cured meets: treating addictive behaviours

Addiction is a highly prevalent problem within today’s society and there is a lot of time and many...


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in dependence days: a brief overview of...

in dependence days: a brief overview of...

Please note: A version of this blog first appeared on addiction.com Conceptualizing addiction has...


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the junkie generation? teenage  addiction  to...

the junkie generation? teenage addiction to...

Earlier nowadays I appeared live on my local radio station (BBC Radio Nottingham) commenting on a...


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winning runs? another look at exercise addiction

winning runs? another look at exercise addiction

Research appears to indicate that at times of psychological and/or emotional hardship,some habitual...


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thriller killer: a brief look at base jumping

thriller killer: a brief look at base jumping

According to (the perhaps appropriately named Dr. Matt Pain and his colleague Matthew Pain in a 2005...


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coming a part of the themes: the psychology of...

coming a part of the themes: the psychology of...

acquire you seen slot machines featuring Spiderman? Or the ones based on the Monopoly board game? Or...


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trends reunited: how has gambling changed? (part...

trends reunited: how has gambling changed? (part...

Most of the changes outlined in my preceding blog were things that I predicted would happen in...


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net losses: internet abuse and addiction in the...

net losses: internet abuse and addiction in the...

The following article is a much extended version of an article that was originally published by The...


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the  real feel  deal and the psychology of online...

the real feel deal and the psychology of online...

Online gambling regulation is a hot topic and many online gaming operators are wondering what the...


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nag, nag, nag: the psychology of horse race...

nag, nag, nag: the psychology of horse race...

All forms of gambling lie on a luck–skill dimension. Neither games of pure skill nor games of pure...


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excess in success: are celebrities more prone to...

excess in success: are celebrities more prone to...

One of the recurring questions I am often asked to comment on by the media is whether celebrities...


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banned aid? a brief guide to compulsive helping

banned aid? a brief guide to compulsive helping

Back in the early 2000s,I (and one of my colleagues, Dr. Michael Larkin) carried out some research...


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study: hormone and neurotransmitter systems...

study: hormone and neurotransmitter systems...

The brain tissue of persons with alcohol dependence shows a variety of changes compared to...


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treating withdrawal symptoms could help cannabis...

treating withdrawal symptoms could help cannabis...

Heavy users of cannabis who experience withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness and cravings when...


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money for nothing (and your clicks for free?): why...

money for nothing (and your clicks for free?): why...

Video gaming has evolved from a single-player platform to a multi-player realm where interaction...


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net calls: is online gambling regulation a help or...

net calls: is online gambling regulation a help or...

Online gambling regulation is a hot topic and many online gambling operators are wondering what the...


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the must of lust discussed: why isn t sex...

the must of lust discussed: why isn t sex...

Please note: A shorter and slightly different version of this blog first appeared on addiction.com...


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common markets: has gambling advertising increased...

common markets: has gambling advertising increased...

Arguably the most noticeable change in the British gambling landscape since the 2005 Gambling Act...


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dialectical behavior therapy: for more than...

dialectical behavior therapy: for more than...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980’s is a specific...


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career ache: is workaholism a genuine addiction?

career ache: is workaholism a genuine addiction?

Please note: The following article is an extended version of an article that was recently published...


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why are some people more attached to their phones...

why are some people more attached to their phones...

Some people frequently check and re-check their mobile phones. Once this impulse is triggered, it...


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myth world: addictive personality does not exist

myth world: addictive personality does not exist

(Please note: This article is a slightly expanded and original version of an article that was first...


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the need in deed: is  loss of control  always a...

the need in deed: is loss of control always a...

I recently published a potentially controversial paper in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry...


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prophet share: a case study of  addiction to...

prophet share: a case study of addiction to...

In the latest issue of the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, there are two papers that I co-authored...


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