Excess-consumption in the general population, whether economic, dietary, or substance-
oriented, presents numerous health and social challenges. Psychoactive substances …

Alcohol, other psychoactive substances, high calorie foods, media entertainment, gaming,
and retail products are all forms of modern supernormal stimuli. They exhibit exaggerated …

Background and aims Impulsivity has consistently been associated with over-consumption
and addiction. Recent research has reconceptualized impulsivity as a two-dimensional …

Previous research indicates that many people perceive themselves to be addicted to food.
These 'self-perceived food addicts' may demonstrate aberrant eating patterns which put …

Obesity is considered a public health crisis. In order to tackle this, an enhanced appreciation
of what drives some consumers to overeat is required. It is clear that several features of the …

Why do people engage in substance use? This may seem like an easy kk Mos people can
think ofreasons for having a drink at the end of a long day, waking up kk some coffee, or …

The epidemic of chronic, preventable diseases such as obesity and diabetes remain a
serious health concern, driven largely by 1) changes in the global food supply as the …

Publisher Summary Food is a primary reward, with high-calorie foods typically being highly
rewarding. The overconsumption of appetizing high-calorie food has contributed to the …

According to dual-system theory, instrumental learning and performance depend on the
balance between goal-directed and habitual action control. Overreliance on habits has been …

Abstract 'Mall disorders' such as excessive eating and compulsive buying appear to be
increasing, particularly among women. A battery of questionnaires was used in an attempt to …