People who are addicted to over-functioning find it nearly impossible to say no. The idea of turning down an opportunity or a ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

It can be challenging to love someone who has an addiction—painful to observe their loss of control and accruing harm, painful to experience the “disappearance” of the person you care about, and ...

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, ...

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

PROVIDENCE — Nearly a third of all New Englanders — and nearly half of those who live in Vermont — said they knew at least one person with an opioid addiction, according to a national survey released ...

Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.