The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Decision making in the context of addiction is characterized by altered values regarding risk and reward, but the long-term and reciprocal relationship between value-based decision-making and ...

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Addictions are a major public health concern, affecting people’s health and well-being at all ages. The intention behind this collection was to publish original ...

Although self-harm is not formally classified as an addiction in the DSM-5-TR, some experts argue that it can manifest as a behavioral addiction due to its effects on the brain’s reward system.