The Psychology of Addiction - Why Your Brain Tricks You

Why is it so hard to say no to sweets, social media, games, or alcohol? And when does pleasure tip into addiction?

Jakob Linnet, psychologist, MD and head of the clinic for gambling disorder and binge eating at Odense University Hospital, answers based on the latest research. He explains how addiction develops - and why it is not the action itself, but the expectation of something specific, that drives us.

The lecture provides concrete tools to understand and break patterns, and takes a closer look at what you can do when addiction has become serious - such as with gambling disorder, alcohol abuse, or overeating.

The event is part of Folkeuniversitetet's knowledge festival Hearts & Minds and is held in the Great Hall at Hovedbiblioteket.