It's easy to talk about addiction in a throwaway manner, as if just liking something quite a lot classifies you as an addict. Spoiler: it doesn't. But social conceptions of how an addict looks and ...

Jorja Smith dolls up while yearning for the full attention of a special someone in the video for her new single “Addicted.” It’s the English singer’s first new music of 2021. In the video, which Smith ...

Have you ever been madly in love? Felt completely and utterly enamored with another person? Been so enchanted by your lover that you felt almost obsessed with them? If you have, you know the ...

Nicotine patches help people quit smoking. However, people can sometimes become addicted to these patches. Misuse can play a role in this process. Quitting smoking cold turkey can cause uncomfortable ...

For better or worse, every person has at least one addiction that they just can’t seem to get rid off. Whether it’s gorging on junk food all the time or leaning on drinking or smoking, addictions can ...

Many opioids are used to treat pain. Some opioids, such as oxycodone, codeine, and morphine, are prescription pain medications. Using these medications for recreation or in a way not prescribed by a ...

I am hearing more people say about themselves, “Oh, I am addicted to ____.” The list includes: the newest technology, musical groups, television series, brands of chocolate, tabloid magazines, Zumba ...

An addiction to pornography has been the focus of many articles over the years, but the subject is far from simple. In fact, there is an ongoing discussion about whether the condition really exists at ...

It’s hardly fair to point a finger at the young cohort of 13- to 23-year-olds known as generation Z and accuse them of being “addicted” to their phones. After all, you’d be hard-pressed to find an ...

Like drugs and alcohol, video games can become an addiction you can't control, despite their harmful effects. Too much screen time and gaming can hurt your health and relationships. Video game ...

America’s communities weren’t built to handle the opioid crisis. Across the nation, public services, health care providers and civil servants are overwhelmed by the shared burden of addiction. At ...