Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

This happens because these videos are designed to keep you hooked, giving you small doses of instant pleasure every time you scroll. A study found that brain areas linked to dopamine, such as the ...

Days as a trainer at Monmouth Park can be long and hard for 63-year-old Anthony Margotta Jr. But as someone who spent years ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

You’ve probably seen headlines about the opioid epidemic, but what’s often missing is how it’s affecting younger generations.

AI chatbots are designed to keep users engaged, and kids are especially vulnerable to their addictive features.

For some patients, bariatric weight-loss surgery can come with a little-known and potentially deadly complication.

Gambling Addiction, Beyond Borders” is a three-part series that explores the public health movement to address gambling in ...