Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new target for ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study. Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo ...

Compulsive buying behavior (CBB) is characterised by an overwhelming urge to purchase goods or services despite adverse personal, social and financial consequences. Recognised increasingly as a form ...

For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made ...

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ...

Young people took the biggest mental health hit during the pandemic, research has shown - Copyright AFP/File Sameer Al-DOUMY Young people took the biggest mental ...

Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think." A new study has revealed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Addictive personalities are about way more than just substance issues—it's about how we connect with everything from our ...