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 ...

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 ...

Problematic internet use parallels other addictive behaviors, including drug addiction, but the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms involved remain elusive. In a Perspective, Matthias Brand ...

Consider two adult siblings who grew up in the same household and same family atmosphere. One sibling can drink socially—he enjoys a beer now and then, but overall, he can take it or leave it—while ...

In a recent New York Times essay, Patti Davis, daughter of former president Ronald Reagan, reflects on the destructive power of addiction in her life. She describes waiting with others to snort ...

Millions of people in the United States suffer from drug addictions. 1 “There's a lot of stigma related to addiction,” said Francesca Telese, a neuroscientist at the University of California, San ...

Social media addiction has drawn comparisons to other addictive behaviors, prompting concerns among experts about its impact on users. Many individuals report feeling unable to detach from platforms ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...