The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from ...

When Evan Ozmat, a Ph.D. student in psychology at the University at Albany, first began counseling undergraduates about HIV and substance abuse, he expected to hear about their health issues. Instead, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you are struggling with any addiction, specialists want you to know help is available. Alcohol is often a big part of our holiday weekend celebrations but a new report shows ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Celebrities like Drake post on Instagram about their winnings from online casinos. Podcast ads plug sports betting. Friends casually work “parlay” into group texts. Gambling has reached new levels ...

Whether it's drugs, shopping, or gambling, addiction can take control your life. Today, we kick off our month-long series about addiction. Farai... Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms Whether it's ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok or Instagram Reels—may be less sensitive to financial losses and make ...

Approximately 17 percent of adolescents, 13 percent of young adults, and 6 percent of adults report a lifetime history of non-suicidal self-injury or the deliberate harming of one’s body tissue (most ...

Dragon Age Franchise tackles addiction through the use of Lyrium, a substance controlling magical powers. Focused on control by the Chantry. Vampyr represents bloodlust and violence addiction, ...