Drugs. Alcohol. TikTok. Internet games. Sex. An Ex. Chocolate. Slot machines. Shopping. Can these stimuli be addictive? The idea of being addicted to a process or behavior is very controversial.

Nicotine is notoriously addictive, to the extent that the global market for nicotine cessation in 2021 was valued at an estimated $23 billion. Alcoholism is so insidious that those who are severe ...

NY seeks to require parental consent for children to use algorithm-curated social media platforms. New bills would also ban social media notifications overnight and let parents limit the amount of ...

New York lawmakers on Friday passed bills banning internet companies from exploiting personal data and using "addictive" algorithms designed to keep kids hooked on social media. Gov. Kathy Hohul is ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Peter Kalivas reveals crucial insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors and ...