This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less conclusive than Hari makes out, as explained here by @soozaphone: https://t.co/74d6cKHVg0). If I'd misinformed 70 million people I wouldn't be proud of it. https://t.co/74yVq6BILV
Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction.
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Discussions frequently emphasize the social and environmental factors influencing addiction, with phrases like 'improvement of living environments' and 'sociality being the best way to reduce addiction' reflecting agreement with the article’s core argument. The tone varies from analytical to supportive, with many commenters encouraging a broader understanding beyond chemical dependency, which indicates a deep engagement with the research's implications.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the Rat Park experiment in broadening understanding of addiction, indicating general agreement with the core message, as seen in references to social factors being crucial and the study challenging traditio
The topics spark curiosity, with many discussions pointing readers to explore the original study, related articles, or broader implications, demonstrating active engagement and interest.
Posts exhibit moderate engagement through summarizing findings, referencing scientific insights, and discussing limitations of the research, suggesting thoughtful consideration rather than superficial mentions.
While some users highlight the importance of the research in shaping social and health policies, others note that interpretations are complex and limited, indicating a perception of moderate but meaningful impact.
Abstract in brief
- The article explains how traditional studies on addiction, which used isolated rats and offered them only addictive substances, might have skewed our understanding of addiction as solely a chemical dependence.
- It describes the "Rat Park" experiment, where rats were placed in a large, enriching environment with social interactions and choices, showing they preferred water over drugs when a better life was available, suggesting addiction is influenced by environment and social factors.
- The findings challenge the idea that addiction is just about chemical hooks, highlighting the importance of social and psychological aspects in treatment and prevention efforts.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFor those interested in reading the study: https://t.co/UPmWXjSTks Fantastic insight into addiction.
Humans are not rats but the “rat park” study demonstrates relevant truths: https://t.co/0qiAIzKo3O The rats in standard, small, isolated laboratory cages were more prone to addiction. “Rat park” was communal, spacious, & engaging—the rats avoided the opioids on offer there.
Excellent article on the famous 'rat park' study and what it can actually tell us about addiction https://t.co/l6cYHXQnGF "Independent attempts to replicate the findings of Rat Park, and expand them to other substances, have produced mixed results" - by @soozaphone @profhrs
Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction - Gage - 2019 - Addiction - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/twGBfuYfVm
...perhaps unsurprisingly, the research itself is more complicated, & this article details some of that complexity. But the power of the story to undercut the notion that addiction=power of drugs (or innate tendency) remains. https://t.co/wSvRC5qoOO
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@eNCA It's not a substance problem, or a crime problem. It's a social and development opportunity problem. The Rat Park: https://t.co/KfLRScQXiK
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je kind kan dit soort pillen op straat kopen. zonder bijsluiter uiteraard, vorige pillen waren 50mg.. ook daarom; legaliseer; vraag zal altijd bestaan en rat park experiment leerde ons dat vooral verbetering van leefomgeving vraag naar drugs doet dalen.. https://t.co/7a3aqDgnZB https://t.co/puQdkLFm1H
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@guyfelicella Dr Bruce Alexander from SFU wrote about sociality being the best way to reduce addiction. Search for "Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction". There are many good articles.
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@TheDozensMemes @alextopol Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction https://t.co/rPoqFGQb1S
@alextopol Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction. rats living in a social environment were less likely to self-administer oral morphine than those housed in isolation. https://t.co/rPoqFGQb1S
Humans are not rats but the “rat park” study demonstrates relevant truths: https://t.co/0qiAIzKo3O The rats in standard, small, isolated laboratory cages were more prone to addiction. “Rat park” was communal, spacious, & engaging—the rats avoided the opioids on offer there.
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...perhaps unsurprisingly, the research itself is more complicated, & this article details some of that complexity. But the power of the story to undercut the notion that addiction=power of drugs (or innate tendency) remains. https://t.co/wSvRC5qoOO
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For those interested in reading the study: https://t.co/UPmWXjSTks Fantastic insight into addiction.
Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction - Gage - 2019 - Addiction - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/twGBfuYfVm
@ManuGarciaOrteg https://t.co/gG9dINzfW9 Las adicciones van mas alla de la substancia
@steamhammered @AMcCarthyNY This is a very valid & too often ignored point. I don't have the full text but this study is brilliant - Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction.
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You can read more about the findings and flaws of Rat Park here, but it's important to know the study was extremely limited, and that it found that an enriching environment was a major factor only for rats *pre-addicted* to morphine, & only sometimes https://t.co/aQZmZKtPFM
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
RT @StuartJRitchie: This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less…
This is really unfortunate, since the talk grossly over-interprets the "rat park" addiction studies (which are far less conclusive than Hari makes out, as explained here by @soozaphone: https://t.co/74d6cKHVg0). If I'd misinformed 70 million people I wouldn't be proud of it. https://t.co/74yVq6BILV
Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction #Biopsychosocialmodel #drugselfadministration #morphine #preclinicalmodel #popularculture #RatPark https://t.co/oMSxyF9dR5
@AlcoholDrugServ @johannhari101 An excellent revisiting here by @profhrs & @soozaphone acknowledges that while there merits to the original there were also limitations and caveats to be observed. The simplified TED should be watched with this in mind. https://t.co/pQi5eFFx6H https://t.co/Wrb3BfFkUg
Rat Park: How a rat paradise changed the narrative of addiction - Gage - - Addiction - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/uG55Ec1cwz
Excellent article on the famous 'rat park' study and what it can actually tell us about addiction https://t.co/l6cYHXQnGF "Independent attempts to replicate the findings of Rat Park, and expand them to other substances, have produced mixed results" - by @soozaphone @profhrs
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