Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

The jury is out on whether junk food is addictive, but there is clear evidence that a diet high in ultra-processed fare is ...

For years, addiction was seen as a matter of personal failure—a bad habit or a lack of discipline. People believed those who ...

Recovering "revenge addict" James Kimmel Jr. makes the case for retaliation to be understood as an addiction in new book The ...

Although nicotine addiction may seem unbeatable, it is possible to overcome it with the correct resources, support, and perseverance. Giving off nicotine is a difficult but very rewarding path.

Is addiction really a choice? Experts say no. Discover how science is redefining addiction as a brain disease—and why ...

Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. We get hyped about an epic revenge story to watch on the big ...

According to the research that Hari reviews, two precursors to addiction are emotional trauma and psychological and social isolation. Addicts in recovery won’t find these findings to be a news ...

The Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System, or CARES, uses your genetic information and details about your past – like childhood experiences, alcohol or substance use, and family history ...

The Science of Addiction Now that we have a better understanding of stress, let's delve into the science of addiction.