We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

We all have our little quirks and habits that make us, well, us. But sometimes, those habits sneakily morph into emotional addictions, affecting how we interact with the world. These are the sneaky ...

Background: The self-help groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are very well established. AA and NA employ a 12-step program and are found in most large cities around the ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that chronic heroin addiction impairs the neural networks ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...