Researchers discover brain area linked to compulsive drinking behavior
New Findings on Alcohol Addiction and the Brain Recent studies indicate that the brain physically adjusts to relying on alcohol for stress and anxiety relief, establishing a strong feedback loop that complicates the process of quitting drinking. Research from Scripps Research has pinpointed a group of brain cells that become more active when individuals start […]
Whistleblower Claims John Brennan’s ‘Compulsive Need for Control’ Compromised Trump-Russia Inquiry
A report released on Tuesday discusses the co-authors of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), which connected Donald Trump to allegations regarding Russian interference in the presidential election. The whistleblower, who prefers to remain anonymous, unveiled some background details about the controversial “Russiagate” document during an interview with Michael Schellenberger and Alex Gtentag. The whistleblower […]
I struggle with compulsive stealing and can’t control my urges.
Dear Abby: I really need your advice! I’m an educated woman in her 50s, and I’m struggling with kleptomania. It started a few years back when I accidentally took an item from my shopping cart. Since then, I’ve found myself easily swiping all sorts of things—shoes, makeup, jewelry, and clothes. It feels like I can’t […]
New Jersey ‘Repetitive Compulsive’ Sex Offender On The Run After Escaping From Transport Van
Nicholas Boutes -New Jersey Police OAN Staff Break Wolf4:01 pm -Sunday, February 2, 2025 New Jersey's law enforcement has launched a “repetitive and compulsive” sex criminal manhunt who fled from the New Arc transport van. advertisement 25 -year -old Nicholas Boutesus fled from detention on the way to a university hospital around 9 am on […]
Can the holidays lead to compulsive overspending?
One in four people suffers from impulsive spending during the holiday season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans celebrating winter break looked at the challenges and mental health difficulties that respondents say can surface during the holidays. According to respondents, the winter holidays are considered the most financially stressful time of […]
Tinder, Hinge, League dating apps encourage ‘compulsive use’ with ‘predatory’ business model: lawsuit
Match Group on Wednesday said its dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League are designed to addict users and make more money for the company, rather than helping them build relationships. It was sued in a proposed class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs allege that Match’s “predatory” business model rewards people seeking love and afraid of […]
Atlantic City casinos not obliged to stop compulsive gamblers, judge determines
U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo last Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by self-proclaimed problem gamblers against Borgata and its parent company. Alleo ruled that casinos have no legal obligation to prevent addicted gamblers from gambling. Arleo said New Jersey “broadly regulates casino liability related to compulsive gamblers,” but the state does not allow “casinos […]