ADHD medication consumption in Israel has nearly doubled within five years, but alongside the medical benefits, the danger of ...

A 50-state survey led by Northeastern University's David Lazer reveals that one in four Americans say they know someone who struggles with opioid addiction, while one in seven knows multiple people.

Nicotine patches help people quit smoking. However, people can sometimes become addicted to these patches. Misuse can play a role in this process. Quitting smoking cold turkey can cause uncomfortable ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

It’s frequently noted that we’re not addicted to a substance, activity, or relationship as such but to how they make us feel. We may not even like the taste of 100-proof vodka, but if it gets us high, ...

My last two posts dealt with sex addiction and love addiction, respectively. Though I touched on codependence in the latter, this post will further delve into a “romantic” addiction to an individual, ...