Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

Consider two adult siblings who grew up in the same household and same family atmosphere. One sibling can drink socially—he enjoys a beer now and then, but overall, he can take it or leave it—while ...

Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full ...

Social media addiction has drawn comparisons to other addictive behaviors, prompting concerns among experts about its impact on users. Many individuals report feeling unable to detach from platforms ...

A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain's reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past ...

This short chapter summarizes some of the key discussions concerning how drug abuse is viewed in the society and the implications of those views. These discussions occurred throughout the committee's ...

In a recent New York Times essay, Patti Davis, daughter of former president Ronald Reagan, reflects on the destructive power of addiction in her life. She describes waiting with others to snort ...

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping ...

A UB neuroscientist whose focus is the brain’s reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery. Over the past year, this research ...

The conversation about addiction within Black families requires a fundamental shift toward understanding it as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. This perspective change proves crucial ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...