As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

SEATTLE — Could artificial intelligence hold the key to solving America’s opioid epidemic? Scientists at the University of Washington are using AI to understand addictive behavior and how the brain ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

When researchers examined the motives for binge-watching addiction, they found an association between loneliness and both ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

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Could a craving for salty chips actually be a sign of addiction? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case. Researchers reviewed 281 studies from 36 different ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...