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The Future of Doom Scrolling (and Beyond)
Brain Reshaping, Opportunity Costs, and Reclaiming Potential Doom scrolling might feel like a harmless way to keep up with current events or escape boredom. Yet, as researchers note, the long-term...
The Future of Doom Scrolling (and Beyond)
Brain Reshaping, Opportunity Costs, and Reclaiming Potential Doom scrolling might feel like a harmless way to keep up with current events or escape boredom. Yet, as researchers note, the long-term...

Doom Scrolling and Digital Overload
Thanks to the internet and widespread smartphone adoption, accessing real-time updates on any event has never been easier. Alongside undeniable benefits—such as instant communication and access to valuable knowledge—an insidious...
Doom Scrolling and Digital Overload
Thanks to the internet and widespread smartphone adoption, accessing real-time updates on any event has never been easier. Alongside undeniable benefits—such as instant communication and access to valuable knowledge—an insidious...

Cigarettes: The “Weaponized” Addiction
Tobacco may be marketed as a stylish or stress-relieving habit, but the reality is far darker: cigarettes are vehicles for toxic chemicals and addictive narcotics that keep users hooked—even as they...
Cigarettes: The “Weaponized” Addiction
Tobacco may be marketed as a stylish or stress-relieving habit, but the reality is far darker: cigarettes are vehicles for toxic chemicals and addictive narcotics that keep users hooked—even as they...

Caffeine: The “Acceptable” Stimulant
Caffeine is everywhere. From a morning espresso to afternoon energy drinks, its presence transcends cultures and borders. For many, it’s such a daily ritual that we forget it is, in...
Caffeine: The “Acceptable” Stimulant
Caffeine is everywhere. From a morning espresso to afternoon energy drinks, its presence transcends cultures and borders. For many, it’s such a daily ritual that we forget it is, in...

Alcohol Cultural Roles, Consequences, and the P...
Alcohol: Cultural Roles, Consequences, and the Path to Rejection Alcohol is deeply woven into the fabric of many societies, appearing at moments of joy, reverence, and commemoration. Yet, beneath...
Alcohol Cultural Roles, Consequences, and the P...
Alcohol: Cultural Roles, Consequences, and the Path to Rejection Alcohol is deeply woven into the fabric of many societies, appearing at moments of joy, reverence, and commemoration. Yet, beneath...

The Real Threats & The Science of Addiction
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, it’s easy to overlook the ways in which seemingly innocuous habits can slide into addiction. Whether it’s the cultural embrace of a celebratory drink, the constant...
The Real Threats & The Science of Addiction
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, it’s easy to overlook the ways in which seemingly innocuous habits can slide into addiction. Whether it’s the cultural embrace of a celebratory drink, the constant...