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.

Social media drives diet culture, harms body image, and links to addiction; integrated treatment approaches are necessary..

Many teens play vido games but some develop a gaming disorder, leading them to neglect family, friends, and school. They may ...

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

Screens - to ban or not to ban? A doctor in Psychology reveals the signs of screen addiction in our kids - and whether we should even give them mobile phones ...

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.” ...

Addiction to online gaming, recognised as a mental health condition, is becoming a growing concern for India that is now home ...