Neurobiological conditioning is the process by which we learn to associate these cues with the behavior. Once conditioning ...

This story is Part 1 of a 2-part series on behavioral health. Part 2 covers the benefits of group therapy. The field of ...

The need for approval from others can be a powerful motivator, but it can also morph into an emotional addiction that stifles ...

As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

The drive to drink for someone with alcohol addiction often transforms from a pursuit of pleasure to a desperate need to ...

Jinwoo Park, PhD, associate professor of biotechnical and clinical laboratory sciences, recently received a $3.7 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study how ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

September marks National Addiction Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the millions of ...

New show focuses on people's 'strange addiction.' Dec. 24, 2010— -- Lori Broady could not live without her hair dryer. Since she was eight years old, she says, she couldn't fall asleep without it ...

Lakeview Behavioral Health, a mental health and substance use treatment center, announced the addition of gambling addiction services to its comprehensive range of treatment options. With the growing ...