We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

(CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly ...

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Several years ago, at Monte Carlo, I watched a giddy woman decked in pearls and diamonds winning all evening at the blackjack table, ultimately collecting stacks of chips worth almost 8,000 euros. At ...

Many researchers use the concept of ‘love addiction’ as a shorthand for exploring maladaptive romances.Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian Elizabeth Gilbert was using people like drugs: a point she ...

While AI models may exhibit addiction-like behaviors, the technology is also proving to be a powerful ally in combating real ...

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