Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, education, or income. It often starts subtly—using alcohol to unw ...

In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.

Addiction doesn’t take hold of a person’s life overnight, according to a local expert who says the condition develops slowly ...

Despite the growing prevalence of addiction among seniors, many cases go undetected even in health care settings where older ...

Addiction comes in many different forms and can completely take over a person’s life. On top of that, addiction can be isolating, making a person feel like they are all alone. Thankfully, that doesn’t ...

It’s easy to see the relationship between drug abuse and deteriorating physical health. It’s not a total surprise when an alcoholic experiences liver failure or a meth addict’s teeth fall out; these ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in PLOS Mental ...