Hundreds of studies have found that certain foods affect some people similarly to addictive substances like nicotine.

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

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

Given more freedom, the models escalated their bets until they lost everything, mimicking the behavior of human problem ...

Longitudinal data shows increasing or high addictive use of social media and mobile phones in adolescents significantly raises the risk of suicidal behaviors and ideation.

As football season intensifies, mental health experts warn that casual sports betting can quietly evolve into a serious ...

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 ...

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.

Dear Past: Congratulations on your years of sobriety. Your friend may consciously or subconsciously resent the new life you’ve made for yourself, especially if she felt she got the short end of the ...

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

The research documents addiction-like tendencies in canines, offering scientific evidence that appears to support owners' own ...

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 ...