The word 'addiction'these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an
unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by …

A wealth of research from the past two decades shows that addictive behaviors are
characterized by attentional biases for substance-related stimuli. We review the relevant …

This paper presents a review and a model of the development of addictive behaviors in
(human) adolescents, with a focus on alcohol. The model proposes that addictive behaviors …

Aims Deficits in behavioural inhibitory control are attracting increasing attention as a factor
behind the development and maintenance of substance dependence. However, evidence …

It is well established that poor inhibitory control confers both a vulnerability to, and
maintenance of, addictive behaviors across the substance and behavioral spectrums. By …

In our target article, we proposed that addiction could be envisioned as misperformance of a
decision-making machinery described by two systems (deliberative and habit systems) …

Background: Several current theories emphasize the role of cognitive control in addiction.
The present review evaluates neural deficits in the domains of inhibitory control and error …

Reactivity to smoking-related cues may be an important factor that precipitates relapse in
smokers who are trying to quit. The neurobiology of smoking cue reactivity has been …

Aims Neurocognitive functions in pathological gambling have relevance for the aetiology
and treatment of this disorder, yet are poorly understood. This study therefore investigated …

Anecdotal evidence suggests that problematic use of social media has become prevalent
among a large proportion of users and led to significant behavioral and psychological …