The term "sex addiction" is casually used to describe behavior that seems to have become more common, or at least is more commonly reported in the media. Compulsive sexual behavior, or sex addiction, ...

I was recently interviewed in a CNN piece covering the continued controversy over sex addiction, and I noticed something: everyone interviewed in the article is white. Not just white, but educated, ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

I see the signs everywhere: On the sidewalk, a buprenorphine film still in its wrapper; an empty bottle of liquid kratom. These are the substances that mask the symptoms of our country’s mental health ...

Many therapists help gambling patients take responsibility for the effects of their addiction, but some experts say an approach that focuses exclusively on personal responsibility is insufficient for ...

Problem gambling can be considered an “invisible disease” because of its potential to go unnoticed for long periods of time — during which its impact only grows deeper and more dangerous, said Alan ...

Gambling can be a source of entertainment for adults, but for some, it can develop into a problem or addiction. It is often called a “hidden addiction” because you can’t easily see it or smell it on ...

The number of people treated for gambling addiction in the Netherlands rose again last year, climbing 13% to 3,108 from 2,750 in 2024, with the increase driven almost entirely by online gambling. The ...

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The deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his producer wife, Michele, set off waves of tributes and memorials, but for some families, it stopped them cold. Nick Reiner, the couple’s 32-year-old ...