Medical and public health professionals have gained a more sophisticated understanding of how substance abuse changes the chemistry of the brain as more research is conducted on the science behind ...

In context: Parenting in the internet age presents challenges never before experienced, such as managing screen time and monitoring online content. Balancing the benefits of technology with the risks ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, ...

Doctronic reports that while Ozempic and similar GLP-1s aren’t physically addictive, psychological dependence may occur. Ongoing monitoring is essential for safe use.

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in PLOS Mental ...

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.

It’s easy to see the relationship between drug abuse and deteriorating physical health. It’s not a total surprise when an alcoholic experiences liver failure or a meth addict’s teeth fall out; these ...

Addiction comes in many different forms and can completely take over a person’s life. On top of that, addiction can be isolating, making a person feel like they are all alone. Thankfully, that doesn’t ...

We Need To Do the Opposite of What We’ve Been Doing to Solve Our Addiction Crisis Why have we been doing such a terrible job of helping people who struggle with drugs? Most addiction treatment in this ...