Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

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 ...

Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

We Need To Do the Opposite of What We’ve Been Doing to Solve Our Addiction Crisis Why have we been doing such a terrible job of helping people who struggle with drugs? Most addiction treatment in this ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.

A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku shows that gambling disorder is rooted in specific brain networks ...

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

The more flexible approach some doctors are taking clashes with traditional views of how to treat people with addiction.

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By Tarun Sai Lomte From laboratory models to small human trials, a new review explores whether popular metabolic drugs could ...