The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive ...

In November 2016, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) published a position statement on sex addiction. The organization wrote that it “does not find ...

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

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and computer games pose a more immediate threat to teens than alcohol and cannabis, according to new research in Germany, shedding light on the numbers of teens with ...

A cross-sectional pan-European study reports that a high prevalence of addictive behaviours is affected by sociodemographic and disease-related factors in patients with chronic skin diseases.

I had the opportunity to sit in a Symposium at the recent American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Medical Scientific Conference moderated by members of the work group that is creating the ...

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention. Study: The genetic ...

Though it may be hard for many to fathom, even pregnant people and new parents can have active substance use disorders. They need support, not criminalization. The addiction and overdose crisis, which ...

If you’re looking for help with an addiction for yourself or a loved one, you might run across centers offering NAD therapy. It’s said to help with withdrawal symptoms and cravings. They might cite ...