When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...

A new study suggests that the amount of time adolescents spend playing video games does not inherently predict cognitive harm ...

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

Experts call for standardized diagnostic criteria, stronger clinical evidence, and public health measures to improve the ...

Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

The same drugs that transformed obesity treatment are now being investigated for substance use disorders, fueling interest in ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Gaming companies Roblox and Epic Games have been sued in California state court for allegedly failing to safeguard against or warn consumers about the psychologically addictive design features of ...

Pioneering the Industry TRUE Brings New Solutions to the Table for Mental Health and Addiction Sufferers. NASHVILLE, ...