Much of the conversation around addiction swings between two worldviews. On one side is the belief that addiction is a brain ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

Tiger Woods has reportedly sought treatment for sex addiction. Given the tsunami of false reports about him, this rumor is highly suspect. Nevertheless, no one would be surprised if he joined the list ...

I will never forget the first time I took cocaine. It was 2002 and I felt like I had been rocketed into a new dimension. I chased this same high for the next decade. I suffered many consequences along ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...