We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

One way to get that pleasure is to seek retaliation. Additional brain scan studies have shown that when people imagine ...

Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Santa Clarita Behavioral Health proudly ...

The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive ...