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This entry is notably, shockingly devoid of what has become a major cascade of evidence and theory that the brain theory of addiction is grossly misguided: see Stanton Peele (situational, experiential Life Process model), Gene Heyman (choice model), Lee Robins (natural recovery, Vietnam), Nick Heather (“Evaluating the BDMA”), et al. 68.237.106.46 (talk) 22:08, 4 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Everything added to Wikipedia needs to meet our sourcing standards, which in this case would be

MrOllie (talk) 17:49, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply

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I agree. But we need more editors familiar with that research to help improve this article. Please consider learning how to edit Wikipedia articles and contributing. For most medical and psychological articles we are able to reach consensus and write good encyclopedia articles supported by references to the research (and related) literature. In my experience, Wikipedia rules and guidelines about reliable sources and related topics are as rigorous as well-respected medical and psychological journals. Our objective here is different--Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a professional journal--but the principles regarding sound evidence are the same. Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) [he/him] 16:58, 29 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This article is heavy on the biomedical perspective and could benefit from more comprehensive coverage of psychosocial models, along with updated research.

Meadair (talk) 03:57, 26 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, and at one point we hammered out a consensus for the introduction, which has since been mangled beyond recognition. {See this talk page's Archive 3, and especially, Archive 4.) Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) [he/him] 07:17, 29 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

So you know of what I speak, compare the current introduction to this one (5 July 2022):

Addiction is a

brain disorder with a complex variety of psychosocial as well as neurobiological (and thus involuntary) factors that are implicated in addiction's development. Classic signs of addiction include compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, preoccupation with substances or behavior, and continued use despite negative consequences. [Footnotes omitted, but you can see them at the diff for that date.] Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) [he/him] 07:32, 29 September 2023 (UTC)[reply

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I restored the consensus intro (diff). I suspect someone will revert it, but it would be great if we could discuss this and start with what's there now (after my edit) since that was written after lengthy, detailed discussion and represents consensus. Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) [he/him] 07:41, 29 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'm planning to draft a section in my sandbox about additional psychosocial models (e.g., social learning, affect management model, etc.). I'm not planning to make significant changes to what is already written. Meadair (talk) 21:01, 3 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 11 September 2023 and 11 December 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Meadair (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Meadair (talk) 06:40, 8 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent! I look forward to reading your contributions. Mark D Worthen PsyD (talk) [he/him] 18:06, 18 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Psychological addiction has been listed at