What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

“But as they say, come walk in my shoes. Nobody ever wants to ask somebody they love to leave. Until the unwelcome visitor of ...

A new study published in Addiction reveals that older Americans are more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs ...

Most people who consume kratom have no idea what the side effects are or how much they should be taking, which can quickly ...

AI chatbots are designed to keep users engaged, and kids are especially vulnerable to their addictive features.