Many people with behavioral addictions have been told that they have a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental disorder in which people experience repetitive intrusive thoughts ...

The post was written by Cameron Johnson and Dalanna Burris. Source: Boris_Zhitkov Over the years a plethora of research into substance use disorders has greatly increased the ability of the healthcare ...

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.

A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors suggests that experiencing multiple traumatic events during childhood is linked to a higher risk of developing interconnected addictive ...

New research identifies AI chatbot addiction, highlighting how "agreeable" design and emotional attachments lead to real-world harm.

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

The outpatient mental health care planning process for people in the Atlanta region has been updated, according to North ...

The university’s Collegiate Recovery Community recently hosted a webinar as part of its “Know the Odds” campaign.

Atlas Behavioral Health provides structured addiction treatment and recovery support programs for individuals and families in Peachtree Corners PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA ...

Therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help people manage their thoughts and behaviors related to porn addiction. No medications are approved specifically for porn addiction, but some ...