There is too much of a good thing. You may be dealing with too much dopamine, making it hard to enjoy life’s simple things. A ...

Undiagnosed ADHD, especially in women, can heighten the risk of substance abuse. Experts explain how emotional dysregulation ...

In its early stages, gadget addiction in children can show up as tantrums over device use, according to clinical and family ...

Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. We get hyped about an epic revenge story to watch on the big ...

Substance use and substance use disorder (formerly substance abuse) differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person ...

Many children and teens in the U.S. are addicted to smartphones and laptops, but their parents are oblivious. Yet compulsive ...

A unique program is gaining traction in some California emergency rooms – helping people struggling with opioid addiction take that first step toward recovery.

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Seasonal affective disorder is caused by the change in sunlight exposure. Often associated with winter, the disorder has a ...

Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson plans to introduce legislation that would dedicate up to 25% of any sales tax increase for addiction treatment services. Nelson’s resolution seeks to fill gaps ...

Doctors launched the service last month after seeing 'increasing numbers' of children attending A&E, including one as young ...