Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

Amid mounting lawsuits against social media companies and mental health concerns, the question remains: Is social media addiction real?

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...

Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

There’s growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs can treat more than diabetes and obesity. “It was a surprise to people. Here’s an ...

The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...

The verdict in a landmark lawsuit over addictive social media design—and a wave of similar cases against Meta, YouTube, ...