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

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

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

Much of the conversation around addiction swings between two worldviews. On one side is the belief that addiction is a brain ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...

Sex addiction is not a real addiction in the way drug and alcohol addictions are. Compulsive sexual behavior is a preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors that disrupt daily life. To ...

As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

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 ...