Addiction: Brain or behaviour

Schedule

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

State Library of Queensland | South Brisbane, QL

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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 us in Brain Awareness Week for a free public event exploring the science of addiction. Experts from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute and the School of Psychology will be discussing:
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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State Library of Queensland, Music Collection, Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia, South Brisbane

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