addiction
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"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Homelessness can cause mental illness, and mental illness can cause addiction, and vice versa.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
On the planned casino, Park has voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over the effect that the casino could have on local communities, such as increasing gambling addiction.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people like moths to a flame, have come under regulatory scrutiny this month, as officials raised addiction concerns over the seemingly harmless games.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
He was certain that she went to her grave worried about his addiction to compilation meat dishes.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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