Many people with behavioral addictions have been told that they have a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental disorder in which people experience repetitive intrusive thoughts ...

Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

Community Healthlink — a mental health, addiction and behavioral health services provider in Central Massachusetts — is ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors suggests that experiencing multiple traumatic events during childhood is linked to a higher risk of developing interconnected addictive ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

The Milbank Quarterly finds makers used tobacco-like tactics — pairing refined carbs and fats with sensory design — to ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Atlas Behavioral Health is expanding access to professional addiction recovery services for ...