Is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) real? A new study suggests it may be — and that its effects can be seen in the human brain. The study asked those between the ages 14 and 21 questions about how ...

When one father decided to drink 50 beers a day for six weeks, he thought it would just be a wild experiment. But what ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

You reach for your phone the moment you wake up, scroll through social media while drinking coffee, check notifications during every spare moment, and fall asleep with your device in hand. This ...

Love’s got people literally losing their minds. Folks who obsess over their romantic partners — also known as “love addiction” — were more likely to report brain fog, memory problems and trouble ...

Researchers have found that eating highly processed, sugary, fat-filled foods not only changes your body but also your brain. Dr. Dana Small, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the ...

Chantix helps smokers kick their habit by making smoking less gratifying while simultaneously easing cravings.

Today’s questioner asks, “What is addiction? Is it always a problem, or only when it’s harmful things like drugs or alcohol?” ...

Study Explores Link Between Stress and Addiction Risk Social stress alters brain's reward response, increasing likelihood of substance abuse ...