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Why do people get addicted to drugs? There are three theories, including addiction-as-dislocation
Addiction is complicated, but valid prescriptions, genetics, and dislocation are leading causes. Sometimes all three. The how and why someone gets addicted to any substance has an endless array of variables. It’s almost unfair to try to pinpoint a single cause. For many, there are three leading causes: In most cases, people suffer more than … Read more
Monocausotaxophilia and the search for the perfect villain in addiction
When bad things happen, we want to know why and often search for all the wrong things Psychologists sometimes use the phrase “proportionality bias” to describe how people tend to think that big events must have big causes. The 9/11 attacks are an example of a big event that, for some, seemed impossible to chalk … Read more
How swatting this fly behaves like the economic model of OxyContin
There’s a fly on the wall. Can you swat it? Score: 0 Best: 0 Misses: 0 Reset Tip: Move to aim, click/tap to swat. Handle can extend outside the wall. It’s oddly satisfying, isn’t it? It’s a little bit addicting, even. “Yeah, a little bit. It’s not that fun,” you say. “I wouldn’t pay money … Read more
How do people get addicted to painkillers? Lots of ways. Watch how.
Opioid addiction often starts with real pain and a prescription. People may become addicted because of injury, emotional struggles, or continued use after medical treatment. It’s not easy to just stop, and recovery takes time and support. Addiction affects entire communities, and many are working to respond with care, treatment, and understanding.
