Category: Addiction
Treating PTSD in Veterans: How Mystical Experiences During Ibogaine Therapy May Promote Brain Reset and Symptom Relief – Insights from Recent Research
Key Takeaways Mystical experiences predict better outcomes: In a 2025 study, veterans with more intense mystical feelings (unity, sacredness, transcendence) during magnesium-ibogaine treatment showed larger, sustained reductions in PTSD …
Recognizing Manipulation: A Psychological Guide to Identifying Cult-Like Dynamics and Echo Chambers
Key Takeaways Cults use thought reform to control beliefs through isolation and coercion. Social media algorithms create echo chambers, amplifying extreme content for profit. Research-based self-assessment questionnaires can help …
The Political and Psychological Costs of Social Media Algorithms: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mitigate Algorithm-Driven Addiction, Echo Chambers, Polarization, and Misinformation
Key Takeaways: Algorithms fuel compulsive use by exploiting psychological triggers, keeping users hooked for longer. Engagement is profit-driven, with design features like infinite scroll built to maximize ad revenue. …Alcohol’s Pull: What Drunken Monkeys Reveal About Evolution and Human Addiction
Key Takeaways Wild spider monkeys regularly consume naturally fermented fruits with 1–2% alcohol content. This behavior supports the “drunken monkey hypothesis,” suggesting humans may have evolved a preference for …
As War with Gaza and Iran Escalates, 19-Year Study Warns of Another Surge in Benzodiazepine Use—and a Growing Psychological Toll in Israel
Key Takeaways Benzodiazepine use in Israel has historically spiked during times of war, and it’s likely rising again during the current Gaza and Iran conflicts. A 19-year study shows …
Cannabis Use May Alter Midbrain Dopamine Activity and Elevate Psychosis Risk
Key Takeaways Heavy cannabis use is linked to changes in dopamine-related brain regions associated with psychosis, based on new imaging research. The more severe the cannabis use, the stronger …Summer Safety Alert: The Underestimated Dangers of Consuming Alcohol in High Temperatures and Why You Should Be Cautious
Summer and vacations are a time when many people drink alcohol with the false belief that it will help them quench their thirst. But the body tolerates alcohol less …
A Comprehensive Guide to Cocaine Addiction Recovery: Proven Therapies, Medications, Holistic Approaches, and Practical Strategies for Long-Term Sobriety
Key Takeaways Cocaine addiction is treatable with behavioral therapies, support, and long-term coping strategies. CBT and contingency management are among the most effective treatment options. Medication can ease symptoms, …