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What is Addiction Psychology? Addiction Psychology can help us understand and treat physical and mental dependence on drugs, alcohol and other behavioural compulsions.  Addiction psychologists study the interaction between biological, psychological, and social influences to gain insight into why individuals....

The fabled ‘most depressing day of the year’ Blue Monday is a pseudo-scientific theory that the third Monday of January is the day of the lowest mood throughout the UK population. The claim is heavily disputed although there is some....

Research suggests that it is likely that there are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood that an individual will go on to develop some form of an eating disorder, including bulimia nervosa. These factors include genetics, gender,....

Online pharmacies are nothing new, but they are now operating under the false pretence of appearing to be more reputable - giving the illusion that any medication purchased from them is safe to take. With a click of a button,....

Your Guide to Achieving a Healthy Sleep Pattern Sleep deprivation or insufficient sleep is the condition of not having enough sleep. This lack of sleep can have profound consequences on your physical health, puts you at risk of serious medical....

Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. It is described as a physical compulsion and a mental obsession to consume alcohol. Alcoholism is defined as excessive consumption of alcohol resulting in significant negative impacts on....