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 ...

A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku shows that gambling disorder is rooted in specific brain networks ...

Repetitive, out-of-control behaviors entrap some people. I contend these behaviors qualify as addictions, whether for food, online sports gambling, constant internet use, or excessive sexual behaviors ...

One way to get that pleasure is to seek retaliation. Additional brain scan studies have shown that when people imagine ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying bills, which becomes evidence that nothing is wrong. Crisis is treated as ...

Resurgence Behavioral Health has published a new educational resource titled “Attending Inpatient Rehab for Couples with Addiction,” offering data-driven insights on how couples can pursue recovery ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte From laboratory models to small human trials, a new review explores whether popular metabolic drugs could ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...