We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Drawing from research on addiction in neuroscience, psychology, and clinical practice, the following list identifies several key behavioral patterns associated with addiction: Source: ...

Addictive patterns of screen use were associated with higher risks of suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation and mental health symptoms in U.S. adolescents, according to a study published June 18.

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

While AI models may exhibit addiction-like behaviors, the technology is also proving to be a powerful ally in combating real ...

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...

Many researchers use the concept of ‘love addiction’ as a shorthand for exploring maladaptive romances.Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian Elizabeth Gilbert was using people like drugs: a point she ...

Methamphetamine addiction has long been framed as a story of dopamine gone haywire, with the drug flooding the brain’s reward ...

Recently, the term “dopamine detox” has become quite popular across platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This theory suggests that by steering clear of stimulating activities like social media, video ...

When substance abuse enters a family’s life, it rarely affects just one person. The ripple effects touch everyone in the household, altering relationships, routines, and the emotional atmosphere that ...