North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images ...

Studies show that ibogaine can be effective for short-term opioid addiction treatment, especially reducing drug cravings and some withdrawal symptoms.

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.

The program offers multiple paths, but typically includes structured treatment services, intensive case management and ...

New research identifies AI chatbot addiction, highlighting how "agreeable" design and emotional attachments lead to real-world harm.

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

People now in their 50s and 60s were the first generation to grow up when ultra-processed foods – often high in fats, salt and added sugar – became widely available. New research shows that this ...

A new longitudinal study has found that excessive use of short video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels can erode life satisfaction through a sequential chain of loneliness and anxiety.

The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...