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

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

Highly processed foods are addictive by the same standards deeming tobacco addictive, a study says. The authors say the label can push forward public health policy, destigmatize obesity, and save ...

While many people are turning to “dumb” devices to quit their screen addictions, many others are changing settings on ...

Over the years, I’ve learned the best way to deal with my addictive personality is to carefully consider what I become preoccupied with. Early on in life, I recognized I had an addictive personality.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Even today, our society looks at addiction as a personality flaw. People with ...

Nicotine is notoriously addictive, to the extent that the global market for nicotine cessation in 2021 was valued at an estimated $23 billion. Alcoholism is so insidious that those who are severe ...

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.

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? The myth that cheese is addictive was further pushed into the public with The ...

For several years now I have been doing a psycho-educational dialogue with the families and significant others of addicts. It's always gone over quite well and, when you have 150 people in a room and ...