In its 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the World Health Organization (WHO) included gaming disorder in the list. Recently, a study conducted by the Department ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

Abstract: Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is a mental health problem that actually requires precise, accurate, and early classification procedures. Our research study represents IADC 1.0, a ...

MHRSB discusses local addiction treatment options for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month Jan 5, 2026 Updated Jan 5, 2026 ...

A decade and a half ago, TLC turned a voyeuristic lens to everyday people with unusual habits in the reality show My Strange Addiction. But the show more often than not covered obsessions rather than ...

Drug addiction is a treatable mental health condition that involves relapse, withdrawal, and abstinence. Substance use disorder symptoms include intense cravings and continued use despite knowing the ...

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...

Kyle Petrozzi, 22, of Westchester County, was arraigned last week on 16 felony counts of second-degree unlawful surveillance after investigators alleged he installed hidden cameras inside several ...

Addiction is increasingly recognized as a disorder involving not only reward dysregulation but also alterations in core cognitive processes, including learning and memory. Although various studies ...