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 ...

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

Spirituality has long been a part of 12-step programs to help overcome addiction. A new study suggests people who engage in spiritual practices are less likely to misuse drugs and alcohol. A new study ...

Between the 1980s and the 2000s, tobacco giants such as Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds directly controlled global food brands like Kraft and Nabisco. That overlap was not only corporate but also ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

It’s like handing a case of liquor to a nondrinker and telling them to drink up for a story.

New research identifies AI chatbot addiction, highlighting how "agreeable" design and emotional attachments lead to real-world harm.