Much of the conversation around addiction swings between two worldviews. On one side is the belief that addiction is a brain ...

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

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

Key signs that an individual is in recovery and is open to a relationship. The person is open to speaking about the addiction. You sense a desire for connection. They adhere to a routine and their ...

The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive ...

The hardest thing about wanting to help an adult child or another loved one who is struggling against addiction is that the person themselves can seem hidden by the addiction itself. No one is able to ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so many sweets compared to other types of foods with a ...

Kratom is an herbal drug with stimulant effects. Some animal studies suggest it may lead to addiction. Kratom can also cause mild withdrawal symptoms if people use it for a long time and then stop.