Learn more about how a few dogs show behaviors toward their toys that mirror human addictions, offering clues to how ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular ...

Many studies over the past 25 years have shown that high-sugar and other highly pleasurable foods – often foods that are ultraprocessed – act on these brain networks in ways that are similar to other ...

New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Repetitive, out-of-control behaviors entrap some people. I contend these behaviors qualify as addictions, whether for food, online sports gambling, constant internet use, or excessive sexual behaviors ...

A Belgian Malinois stares at a tennis ball on a shelf. For three minutes, it whines, paces, and glances back at the door where it last saw the toy vanish. Its owner offers a treat; the dog ignores it.

Resurgence Behavioral Health has released a new article, “Can Alcohol Cause Permanent Damage?”, examining the long-term effects of alcohol use on the brain, body, and overall quality of life. The ...

What comes to mind when you read the word "addiction?" Does it make you think of repetitive use of alcohol and drugs despite negative consequences? Or do you think of shopping, sexual activity, video ...

Researchers estimate that 30% of cannabis users will develop an addiction called cannabis use disorder. Here's how to ...

A new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology suggests that semaglutide, a drug already used to treat type 2 ...

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.