While the world might see addiction as a series of destructive choices, those battling substance use know it's often a desperate attempt to numb wounds that have never fully healed. These emotional ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly those that are highly processed and made for maximum palatability. Research ...

Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.

What Are Some Of The Hidden Struggles That Can Intensify Addiction/Trigger A Relapse? Most often, these struggles emerge from one of two likely scenarios. In the event of a still active addiction, ...

The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. By Alice Callahan Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed ...

David Moon asks whether blame for social media addiction lies with the companies or with individual behavior and parenting.

Loneliness and anxiety among "night owls" trigger smartphone and social media addiction, according to new research. Young adults who stay up all hours are more prone to developing "problematic" ...

Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions ...

Who hasn’t had the sensation of tunneling through a large bag of potato chips or eating more donuts than intended? A growing body of evidence shows that this phenomenon isn’t due to a lack of ...

The holidays are a stressful time for everyone. Between gift-giving, travel, and keeping up with all parts of the ever-complicated modern family unit, nearly anyone can find themselves driven towards ...