Despite decades of research and countless treatment programs, the question of “What Causes Addiction, and Why Is It So Hard ...

Addictions come in different ways; some are obvious, like overconsuming opioids, some not much, like mindless online ...

Drug addiction is a complex condition that affects individuals physically and psychologically. To fully comprehend this ...

Drug addiction is a complex condition that affects individuals physically and psychologically. To fully comprehend this condition, it is essential ...

You’ve probably felt it before: that euphoric feeling after biting into one of your favorite foods. Your eyes roll back, you ...

At that point the tragic story becomes a deadly loop of toxic cause and effect. Healthy friends will either drift away or you give them a rude push. The more you isolate yourself, the worse the ...

Gambling behaviour is a complex interplay of psychological, emotional, and social factors. This opinion piece explores the ...

Doctors warn about health risks from excessive smartphone use. Addiction to internet and mobile devices is increasing, ...

A new study in mice has found that switching from a high sugar and butter diet to a regular one may lead to a surprising outcome—an increased craving for alcohol. The research, published in the ...

The World Health Organization reported that 17.4% of the world’s population has an addiction to gambling. This addiction is ...

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, ...