The beginnings of addiction start slowly, and more often than not, without an individual even noticing. For many, the onset ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

Addiction can be a loaded term. The word originated in the 16th century to denote an abnormal attachment, typically to alcohol, and was derived from the Latin term for legally binding someone into a ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

David Junkin, clinical director of Vida Recovery, said one of his clients was spending hundreds of dollars weekly to feed the ...

Help may be on the way for junk food addicts. Recent studies suggest that these irresistible dishes are not only designed to be delicious, but also addictive — so much so that some experts are calling ...

Feel Free, a drink with kratom and kava, is advertised as a wellness supplement, but many people say they are becoming addicted.

When someone is disconnected from family, community or opportunity, they’re more vulnerable to despair. They may seek escape ...

Studies conducted with families in the Arab GCC region found that digital addiction is highly prevalent among both parents ...