Repetitive, out-of-control behaviors entrap some people. I contend these behaviors qualify as addictions, whether for food, online sports gambling, constant internet use, or excessive sexual behaviors ...

Genomic analyses reveal that addiction risk is influenced by both shared behavioral traits and specific biological factors, ...

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

Recovering from drug addiction is a complex and challenging journey that involves more than just medical treatment. While detoxification and therapy are crucial components of recovery, long-term ...

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

A new study finds changes in brain regions associated with addiction in frequent video gaming teenagers. But the findings raise questions about whether such research is really relevant to the ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

Painkillers are at the center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and Florida received a $3 billion settlement a few years ago ...

Atlas Behavioral Health provides structured addiction treatment and recovery support programs for individuals and ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The new year brings more than a new calendar; it also means changes to laws, the minimum wage and potentially services for those seeking help with addiction. Nebraska Department ...

Allpure Behavioral Health Expands Access to Telehealth Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment Services in Miami, Florida ...