Addiction, defined as compulsively seeking something despite adverse consequences, means just about anything could take on an addictive role in our lives. This includes substances, of course, but also ...

Finding the right addiction treatment center can feel overwhelming. When you or a loved one needs help, the process of researching options often brings up more questions than answers. Treatment ...

Health addictions can have devastating effects on our bodies, and one of the most severe consequences can be blindness. While we often associate addictions with substances like alcohol or drugs, there ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In August 2021, while promoting her new book “Dopamine Nation,” the Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke discussed ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

When I entered rehab at 23, I learned that trauma was a thread woven into most addiction stories. Many people in my program described horrific neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse, they had ...