The Addictive Dimensionality of Obesity (2013)

Biol Psychiatry. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2016 Apr 11. Published in final edited form as: Biol Psychiatry. 2013 May 1; 73(9): 811–818. Published online 2013 Jan 29. doi:  10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.12.020 PMCID: PMC4827347 NIHMSID: NIHMS763035 Nora D. Volkow, Gene-Jack Wang, Dardo Tomasi, and Ruben D. Baler See commentary “Animal Models Lead the Way to Further Understanding […]

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Dopamine Mediates Testosterone-Induced Social Reward in Male Syrian Hamsters (2013)

Endocrinology. 2013 Mar; 154(3): 1225–1234. Published online 2013 Jan 31. doi:  10.1210/en.2012-2042 Margaret R. Bell and Cheryl L. Sisk Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Go to: Abstract Adolescent maturation of responses to social stimuli is essential for adult-typical sociosexual behavior. Naturally occurring developmental changes in male Syrian hamster responses […]

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Why can Internet porn and alcohol lead to addiction as opposed to pleasures like “workaholism,” ultra-exercise, or daily Talmud study?

Is Internet porn like watching golf or like alcohol addiction ? It seems like a silly FAQ, but a famous sexologist stated that Internet porn is no different than playing golf or over-reading the Talmud. Other bogus examples include “watching sunsets” and “taking walks.” Outliers exist for many biological indices. With that in mind, it’s […]

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Cortical thickness abnormalities in late adolescence with online gaming addiction (2013)

Comments: Changes in the cerebral cortex are correlated with addiction. Less gray matter in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex strongly correlate with those addicted to drugs – and this was found in Internet addicts. These brain changes correlated with poorer performance on tests measuring frontal cortex function. PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e53055. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053055. Epub 2013 Jan […]

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The impact of compulsive cybersex behaviours on the family (2003)

Comments: Journal: Sexual and Relationship Therapy , vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 329-354, 2003 DOI: 10.1080/146819903100153946 Jennifer Schneider ABSTRACT In the treatment of sexual addiction and compulsivity, the family unit is often neglected. Yet this disorder has a major impact not only on the identified patient, but also on the spouse or partner (the coaddict) […]

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The nature and dynamics of internet pornography exposure for youth (2008)

Cyberpsychol Behav. 2008 Dec;11(6):691-3. doi: 10.1089/cpb.2007.0179. Sabina C, Wolak J, Finkelhor D. Source Penn State Harrisburg School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Olmsted Building W-311, Middletown, PA 17075, USA. [email protected] Abstract We examined exposure to Internet pornography before the age of 18, as reported by college students (n = 563), via […]

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Sensitivity of the nucleus accumbens to violations in expectation of reward (2007)

Neuroimage. 2007 Jan 1;34(1):455-61. Epub 2006 Oct 17. Spicer J, Galvan A, Hare TA, Voss H, Glover G, Casey B. Source The Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, 1300 York Avenue, Box 140, New York, NY 10021, USA. Abstract This study examined whether ventral frontostriatal regions differentially code expected […]

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Cybersex Use and Abuse: Implications for Health Education (2007)

Title: Cybersex Use and Abuse: Implications for Health Education Authors: Rimington, Delores Dorton; Gast, Julie Descriptors: Substance Abuse; Marital Status; Health Education; Sexual Orientation; Young Adults; Sexuality; Internet; Adolescents; Risk; Behavior Problems Source: American Journal of Health Education, v38 n1 p34-40 Jan-Feb 2007 Peer Reviewed: Yes Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: […]

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