A person with an addiction uses a substance, or engages in a behavior, for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeat the activity, despite detrimental consequences.

A panel of experts shed light on various aspects of addiction, drawing from their extensive experience and unique perspectives. These included Erika Galea, founder of the Educational Neuroscience ...

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain.It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the ...

Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. With drug addiction, you can’t resist the urge to use them. If you’re worried that you or a loved one may have an addiction ...

and proactive measures to prevent addiction. Drawing upon both past and current academic research as well as personal accounts, ideas and concepts are presented in a clear and accessible narrative.

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In late 2016, Steven Klein realized that he’d lost control over his drinking and stimulant use. He became ...

These and other indicators demonstrate how porn can become not only problematic, but also habit forming - though calling it an "addiction" is "an area of substantial, protracted controversy and ...

Her family watched her struggle. They said it was heartbreaking to watch Murphy turn her life around only to have chemical and psychological addiction draw her back in. "We'd talk non-stop ...

Ross Greene of Fredericton was in his 20s and in need of a residential rehab program. Addicted to stimulants and gambling, the wake-up call that forced him into recovery came from the judge ...