A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical treatments for individuals with alcohol use disorder. This collaborative ...

Prevention can mean removing risk factors but also cultivating promotive factors. Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are ...

According to a new study, binge-watching your favourite TV shows can shift from a normal habit toward addiction when driven ...

Seven years ago, only Nevada allowed wagering on sporting events. After the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a ban on sports gambling, sports betting has spread to all but a dozen states. But a ...

Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...