Repetitive, out-of-control behaviors entrap some people. I contend these behaviors qualify as addictions, whether for food, online sports gambling, constant internet use, or excessive sexual behaviors ...

Although self-harm is not formally classified as an addiction in the DSM-5-TR, some experts argue that it can manifest as a behavioral addiction due to its effects on the brain’s reward system.

If you’ve ever had a slobbery ball at your feet and a dog’s hopeful eyes asking for yet another throw, then you know that some dogs really love to play. Now, scientists back that up by finding that ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - A new youth treatment center broke ground in Oregon City on Friday. Parrott Creek’s expanded center will focus on helping children impacted by the criminal justice system, ...

In a new study, researchers have discovered that paternal nicotine taking is associated with addiction-like behaviors, cognitive deficits, and anxiety-like behaviors in male offspring. Parental ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, ...