Addiction is often defined by its source: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. But focusing on the substance or behavior alone misses a deeper issue: Many who overcome one addiction simply replace it with ...

Is addiction a choice or a disease? A psychiatrist explains how repeated substance use changes brain reward and ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Groups that help residents battling drug addiction will be able to expand their treatment services after the Livingston ...

Traditional addiction treatment often focuses on managing symptoms through standardized protocols, typically centered on behavioral therapy, medication or a 12-step program. While these methods can be ...

Gambling addiction is an uncontrolled urge to place wagers and bets, no matter the consequences. Addicts feel the need to keep on betting, even if they go broke or get into debt. Losing while online ...

Is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) real? A new study suggests it may be — and that its effects can be seen in the human brain. The study asked those between the ages 14 and 21 questions about how ...