Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...

Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter responsible for allowing people to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. However, this neurotransmitter often takes center stage in discussions about ...

You're favorite guilty pleasure snack may be just as addictive as cigarettes or heroin, a new study reveals. An analysis of 281 studies in 36 countries, published in the British Medical Journal this ...

Cannabis, screens, drinking, drugs, gaming, food, hookups! We have so many ways to check out. And it’s not always easy to check back in. As a result, addiction is a universal concern these days. When ...

Ultra-processed foods are one the most controversial topics impacting food and beverage today. Consumers have a deep distrust of them, and major organisations have suggested that they have led to a ...

“Life is a series of addictions and without them we die”. This is my favourite quote in the academic addiction literature and was made back in 1990 in the British Journal of Addiction by Professor ...

We discuss Process Addiction. Shopping, gambling, gaming, social media use, etc.

The term “addictive personality” refers to someone who has a natural tendency to develop addictions. It is not an official medical diagnosis, and many experts oppose the idea. It may be tempting to ...