It has been proposed that binge eating reflects a pathological compulsion driven by the
“addictive” properties of foods. Proponents of this argument highlight the large degree of …

Individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) show elevated brain metabolism of acetate at
the expense of glucose. We hypothesized that a shift in energy substrates during withdrawal …

The “cashew conundrum” is a seminal event in the history of economics. Professor Richard
Thaler observed that his guests were happier not having the option to consume pre-dinner …

Abstract Background and Aims Increasing evidence suggests that a ketogenic (high-fat, low-
carbohydrate) diet intervention reduces alcohol withdrawal severity and alcohol craving in …

Background and aims Increasing evidence suggests that a ketogenic (high-fat, low-
carbohydrate) diet (KD) intervention reduces alcohol withdrawal severity and alcohol …

Where does normal brain function end and pathology begin? The line can be hard to
discern. That difficulty makes disease a tricky word for talking about any psychological …

This thesis describes a Deleuzian ontology and applies this to our current understanding of
addiction. Recent decades of study in addiction have seen a wide proliferation of theories …

In order to contextualize food addiction in the realm of other substance addictions, it is
important to review first the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of substance use …

Drug craving is a major crisis experienced by active or former drug abusers. The experience
is characterised by an intense desire to abuse drugs for self-pleasure and satisfaction. This …

Background: Attentional bias is considered to be a crucial factor in the development and
maintenance of substance use disorders, for example alcohol use disorders. Regarding to …