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Description
The science of addiction is expanding, and the concept is expanding to all kinds of behaviours. Surprisingly then that the concept was something unknown for most of human history. The science of addiction has begun only in the 18th century, in periods of enormous societal upheavals. The spectres of drug use and addiction have since led to the War on Drugs of the last century. Interacting with these developments, the science of addiction seems to have walked in circles and still more promises than delivers successful therapies. In this talk, Stephen Snelders will show us the fascinating history of addiction and some of the scientists who have struggled with the concept.