What if illegal drugs were legalized?

The prohibition of drugs by governments is continually debated. Those in favour of prohibition believe that it reduces drug use and trafficking, discourages crime, and therefore improves productivity and health outcomes. In contrast, critics claim that the effect of prohibition on trafficking and use is very small, while crime is increased and many problems, such [...]

Feeling guilty about eating too much chocolate? – Part 2

After my first post about this topic, I have been asked to explain how I changed my own excessive chocolate-eating behaviour. So, here are some important points that helped me do it:
The hardest thing about behaviour change is self-control, which is especially important when it is impossible or impracticable to have someone else do the [...]

Feeling guilty about eating too much chocolate? – Part 1

Have you been called a chocolate addict, because you just can’t stop indulging in the sweet sensation? You’re not alone, and chances are that you feel guilty about it to some degree at least some of the time. People who eat excessive amounts of a not-so-healthy food often feel guilty about various things such as [...]