Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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We all seek pleasure in different ways — from exercise to gaming to chocolate — but what happens when that pursuit spirals out of control?

Join experts from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute and the School of Psychology during Brain Awareness Week to discover:
- The biological basis of addiction
- The reward cycle of addiction
- The latest trends in addiction research
- How social media is shaping young brains
- How to overcome addiction


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