Addiction Reconceptualized
Addiction refers to the continual use of drugs (e.g., alcohol or opiates) or engagement in specific behaviours (e.g., gambling or
Prof. (Dr.) Derick H. Lindquist received his PhD in Psychology from Yale University in 2004, specializing in behavioural neuroscience. Over twenty years, he researched the neurobiology of learning and memory. In 2019, he joined O.P. Jindal Global University and, in 2020, was elevated to Dean of the newly launched Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling (JSPC).
Addiction refers to the continual use of drugs (e.g., alcohol or opiates) or engagement in specific behaviours (e.g., gambling or