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.
While there are many different paths to changing our behaviors, there are some obstacles or challenges that appear on every ...
North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...
New research identifies AI chatbot addiction, highlighting how "agreeable" design and emotional attachments lead to real-world harm.
While the world might see addiction as a series of destructive choices, those battling substance use know it's often a desperate attempt to numb wounds that have never fully healed. These emotional ...
A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...
Instead of fretting about the amount of time children spend scrolling TikTok or playing video games, parents should worry more about whether their kids seem addicted to their screens. That's the ...
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...
Recent rulings against Meta and YouTube are rewriting the story of social media addiction, making it important for clinicians to steer clients toward better awareness.
From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...
The outpatient mental health care planning process for people in the Atlanta region has been updated, according to North ...