Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Key signs that an individual is in recovery and is open to a relationship. The person is open to speaking about the addiction. You sense a desire for connection. They adhere to a routine and their ...

The series turned a voyeuristic lens to people with unusual habits, but it did raise awareness of various compulsive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Even today, our society looks at addiction as a personality flaw. People with ...

Men struggling against addiction are often socially impoverished. Their relationships, when they exist, are often negative.

The hardest thing about wanting to help an adult child or another loved one who is struggling against addiction is that the person themselves can seem hidden by the addiction itself. No one is able to ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so many sweets compared to other types of foods with a ...