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

The post was written by Cameron Johnson and Dalanna Burris. Source: Boris_Zhitkov Over the years a plethora of research into substance use disorders has greatly increased the ability of the healthcare ...

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

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

Research shows AI models exhibit loss chasing, illusion of control, and risky behavior when given freedom in gambling ...

Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

A high-profile tragedy reveals the adult mental health crisis facing families nationwide — marked by addiction, isolation, ...

In the new Hulu documentary "I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not," Chevy Chase's family members detail addiction and the family ...

Artificial intelligence systems can spiral into gambling-style addiction when given the freedom to make bigger bets — ...