Some of us swear we could give up anything except the pastries calling from a bakery window. The attraction runs deeper than taste.

Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in ...

It doesn't have to be this way. Source: Midjourney Addiction carries a heavy mantle of social stigma. One-fifth of the population are afflicted, and it puts a burden on them, their friends, and their ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that ...

You reach for your phone the moment you wake up, scroll through social media while drinking coffee, check notifications during every spare moment, and fall asleep with your device in hand. This ...

New research shows that astrocytes play an active role in nicotine-induced brain changes, challenging the long-held ...

Playing video games may seem like a harmless way to unwind after a long day at work or school. However, gameplay can sometimes dip into something deeper and more consuming. As gaming technology has ...

Sexual acting out in an addictive way typically starts with a need for control. When a person has a set of strong feelings he or she usually has a need for something, and those struggling with sexual ...

Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Undark Magazine A Parkinson’s patient in Nice, France, is ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how the brains of people with substance use disorder can be similar.Helene Cyr/Stocksy United New research demonstrates a common brain network among people with ...