No single personality type makes someone more prone to addiction; however, many factors tend to lead to addictive behavior. It’s essential to examine the behaviors that qualify as addiction and how ...

The field of addiction and health behaviors is a multifaceted area of psychosocial research that integrates insights from psychology, public health, neuroscience, and social sciences. This domain ...

A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences.

While many experience addictive behaviors associated with pornography, not many realize that its effect on the brain is comparable to that of drugs. Dozens of studies within the past decade have ...

The impact that these medications appeared to have on reducing addictive behaviors was surprising, says Fares Qeadan, an associate professor of biostatistics at Loyola University Chicago and the ...

A look at the compulsive and addictive behaviors encouraged by the structure of the fiat world. Everyone wants to make you an addict. Some people sell illicit drugs on the black market and want you to ...

A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to ...

Although addiction affects tens of millions of people in the U.S., we still lack effective treatments and an understanding of the brain mechanisms involved. One common characteristic in addicted ...

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug ...

H6: Relaxing entertainment is positively associated with immersion. H7: Social interaction is positively associated with immersion. 2.3.5 Attitude and short video addiction Attitude toward behavior ...

The impact that these medications appeared to have on reducing addictive behaviors was surprising, says Fares Qeadan, an associate professor of biostatistics at Loyola University Chicago and the ...

These alterations make it harder for people to stop using substances even when they want to, which can lead to drug addiction. It is possible to overcome drug addiction, but it takes commitment and ...