Research Focus

The ASH Lab broadly examines the etiology of behavioral addictions. Past studies have focused on individual differences and social psychological factors associated with the development of these disorders with a specific emphasis on researching gambling and video gaming disorders. More recent studies have begun to explore mental health issues stemming from problematic financial trading (e.g., day trading, cryptocurrency trading). The ASH Lab is directed by Dr. Devin J. Mills, Assistant Professor in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences at Texas Tech University.