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*This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Jeannette Porter's name. The science of addiction is complex and nuanced, but researchers and experts are making strides in understanding ...

Psychiatrist Robert Custer spent his life convincing doctors that compulsive gambling was not an impulse control problem. Today, his research is foundational for diagnosis and treatment.

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Addiction is a biological-based process where the brain plays the critical role. Addictive behavior can translate into positive or negative responses depending on the source of the addictive stimulus.