One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Mumsnet has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smartphone and social media addiction in children.

Is a digital detox calling your name? Despite the restoration of TikTok, serial scrollers — some of whom might be addicted to social apps — might still want to take a break from their perpetual media ...

Looking to curb your phone addiction in the new year? The Brick, a device designed to get you off your phone, might be the ...

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 ...

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

My last two posts dealt with sex addiction and love addiction, respectively. Though I touched on codependence in the latter, this post will further delve into a “romantic” addiction to an individual, ...