A new study published in Addiction has identified genetic factors that influence both a person's risk of developing an ...

A new study published in Addiction has identified genetic factors that influence both a person’s risk of developing an addiction and their educational attainment. Researchers found that some genetic ...

Stigma remains deeply rooted in society. Historically, substance dependence was viewed through a moral lens. It was a sign of ...

Over my 50-year career as an addiction researcher, these are the most common misconceptions I've heard about people with alcohol and drug addictions. Myth 1: Addiction is a bad choice. Many people ...

Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

The addiction label for Instagram use is often misleading, reducing users' control and increasing self-blame, despite rare clinical addiction symptoms.

Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating to poorer physical and mental health. Study: Ultra-processed food ...

Many people who live in a state of constant stress or emotional turmoil during the day tend to fall into a cycle of mental and physical exhaustion. Of course, battling anxiety, social stressors, and a ...