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Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Fischer Baum and Elliott discuss how a new model of brain function, the GANE model, helps explain why heightened physiological arousal makes it harder for some people to regulate their emotions, what norepinephrine does to hotspot brain regions, and what this means for mental health treatments. That is great news.

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Guide to Addiction Treatment Rehab

Clear Behavioral Health

What is the Definition of Substance Addiction? Drug and alcohol addiction involves both physical dependence and behavioral patterns. Risk factors include genetics, environment, and psychological conditions. Understanding the Science of Addiction Is Addiction a Mental Illness? Are There Different Types of Addiction?

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MAHA Report: 3 Takeaways for the ADHD Community

ADDitude

The MAHA Report , spearheaded by Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. It disregards the genetic underpinnings of ADHD to suggest it is caused by environmental factors and foods, twists data to stoke fear over rising diagnosis rates, and excludes a wealth of studies that link stimulant medication use to improved health outcomes.