Neural systems have evolved to process sensory stimuli in a way that allows for efficient and
adaptive behavior in a complex environment. Recent technological advances enable us to …

Objective Studies show promise for the treatment of substance abuse through mindfulness
practice. However, the neural mechanisms of mindfulness practice for treating substance …

Youth substance use remains a significant public health issue. Although there are numerous
evidence-based substance use preventive interventions, room for program improvement …

Studies of Internet addiction (IA) under the cognitive-behavioral framework have suggested
that IA derived from the excessive expectation of positive outcomes, which was a goal …

Laudable progress has occurred over the past 30 years in the field of substance use
prevention, with several empirically supported, or “evidence-based,” preventive …

Abstract In this chapter Cognitive Interpretation is explored in terms of a micro-cognitive
psychology (MiCP). This relates the Intentional Interpretation to neuroscience and …

Drug addiction constitutes a major health problem in modern society. Most of the current
treatments have demonstrated limited effectiveness in long-lasting treatment results …

This paper sets out to present a better understanding of the economic approach to the
analysis of addictive behavior. Addiction, in accordance with the standard definitions, is a …