You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have ...

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers ...

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical treatments for individuals with alcohol use disorder. This collaborative ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

Seven years ago, only Nevada allowed wagering on sporting events. After the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a ban on sports gambling, sports betting has spread to all but a dozen states. But a ...

According to a new study, binge-watching your favourite TV shows can shift from a normal habit toward addiction when driven ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, ...