Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study ...

Inspired by quarter-century retrospectives, I explored how addiction psychology has changed (or not) over the past 25 years.

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a ...

When things go quiet, you panic. You reach for your phone, snack out of habit, start scrolling, or text someone you shouldn’t ...

Ultraprocessed foods high in fats and carbs could have addictive properties, according to a new study from University of Michigan. Nutritionists weigh in on the findings.

For mobile phones, the high addictive use trajectory was associated with higher risk of suicidal behaviors and suicidal ideation (RR 2.17 and 1.50, both P<0.001) than the low addictive use trajectory.

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows : Shots - Health News The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also help people struggling with addiction, according to a new study. Researchers found that people addicted to ...

According to Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned expert on trauma and addiction, addictive behaviors often stem from early patterns of clinging to comfort—even when it hurts.