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Re:The science of addiction: Do you always like the things y... by 19g on Monday December 14, 2020 @12:08PM (#25419955)
If 'wanting' and 'liking' can be dissociated, what are the methods for changing the stimulus that results in the 'wanting'?
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Re:The science of addiction: Do you always like the things y... by Synaesthesia on Monday December 14, 2020 @03:12PM (#25422602)
It's a very general question about a very complicated topic (human behaviour). But from my experience you can get over cravings by distracting yourself with new problems. Or for me by making music.
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