While sex can become compulsive and problematic for some people, there is little research on love as a true addiction.

Genomic analyses reveal that addiction risk is influenced by both shared behavioral traits and specific biological factors, ...

Substance abuse and addiction are all too common in the U.S. Many families know the pain that comes with a loved one struggling through alcohol or drug dependency. Statistics reported in November 2023 ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- In a world where the relapse rate among those who complete drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs remains alarmingly high ...

Female hormones—namely progesterone and estrogen—are underrecognized contributors to addictive behavior in women. Women are more vulnerable to developing addictions than men. In particular, women ...

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...

A person leaving treatment is supposed to be focused on recovery, stability, and reconnecting with life. Instead, they can ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

Treatment may include some of the following: 12-step meetings, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, holistic approaches such as yoga and meditation Whatever your treatment plan ...

A new Portland project and an expansion in Oregon City will give the area at least 90 more beds to treat adults and children As Oregon faces a behavioral health and addiction crisis, two separate ...