Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. We get hyped about an epic revenge story to watch on the big ...

The curious minds at Aperture break down how dopamine systems might trap us in cycles of pleasure and addiction.

One North Carolina city offers a window into how Medicaid cuts may affect national efforts to address opioid addiction and ...

As public health insurance in the United States faces potential cuts, a Rutgers University review of medical records finds ...

The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM), a globally recognised body of over 15,000 professional members and 55 ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a ...

Dopamine drives our desire for rewards—understanding how it works can help us break bad habits, build motivation, and harness ...

Recovering "revenge addict" James Kimmel Jr. makes the case for retaliation to be understood as an addiction in new book The Science of Revenge. It's compelling, but doesn't quite add up ...

Opioid addicts covered by Medicare and Medicaid are less likely to receive the mental health and substance use treatment that ...

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Bill Moyers, a revered journalist, documentarian, ...

Researchers at the University of Southern California found the popularity of nicotine pouches is soaring, especially among ...