Experiencing multiple childhood traumas doesn't just increase the risk of a single addiction. A new study suggests it creates ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

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 ...

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

Sex addiction is not a real addiction in the way drug and alcohol addictions are. Compulsive sexual behavior is a preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors that disrupt daily life. To ...

There is a lot of misunderstanding in the world of sex addiction. I hope this blog will help spouses see what traits or behaviors have contributed or added to an atmosphere of deceit, lies, and sexual ...