addiction

As many as 4 in 10 Americans are addicted to the internet, impacting their relationships, safety and mental health.

This may or may not come as a shock: US parents spend more time on their phones and other devices than with their kids every day. We are addicted to our smartphones.

Recent data suggests nearly half of us are addicted to our smart phones. "Nomophobia" is a real thing, and here are the symptoms and potential solutions to healthier smartphone usage.

March is gambling problem awareness month, and people are encouraged to talk about warning signs of gambling addiction.

As part of their three-pronged approached to solving the drug problem in The Northland, the police department is offering non-judgmental help with a number to call for those struggling with addiction.

A recent research study has proven what many food addicts have claimed for years: ice cream can be addicting. According to The Telegraph, a study performed by the Oregon Research Institute showed that ice cream does in fact have "addictive properties...

It turns out suffers from alcohol dependency might be able to kick the habit by doing what comes natural… texting. Yup, a new study has found actual evidence that there may be a health benefit to text messaging. Research with young problem drinkers found those who sent and received weekly text messages tracking their alcohol consumption drank less at the end of the 12-week program than they did at

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection. Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he

Not really surprised about this. A look back at history tells us many authors, playwrights, poets, and of course, musicians have suffered the same "demons".  I've come to the belief that the most "creative" individuals, are also the most fragile...