Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

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

With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — ...

Stunning success in halting Huntington's disease with gene therapy offers new hope to those with the disorder—and promises ...

A poll of older adults looks for signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods and drinks, and finds especially high rates among those in their 50s and early 60s who were children and teens during the ...

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable, chronic disease characterized by a cluster of cognitive, behavioral and ...

The end of pandemic-era enrollment enhancements for Medicaid was associated with a rise in the number of people ending ...

Study finds 1 in 8 older adults meet criteria for food addiction, rates higher than alcohol or tobacco. Women 50–64 are most affected.” ...

A government watchdog said that the military needs to do a better job at preventing gambling issues for service members.

Dozens ran, walked, and jogged to help raise money for two different organizations helping people suffering from homelessness ...

Axios Visuals Diagnoses of opioid use disorder among the commercially insured jumped nearly 40% nationwide between 2021 and 2024, according to data from FAIR Health's Opioid Tracker shared first with ...