A substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable, chronic disease characterized by a cluster of cognitive, behavioral and ...

Addiction is a nonclinical term that refers to using a substance or repeating a behavior in a way that causes problems in many other areas of your life. A key aspect of addiction is feeling like you ...

Whenever I mentioned the phrase “pornography addiction” to a classroom of firefighters, there were snickers of laughter followed by pointing at one particular guy in the room, nodding their heads in ...

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

Drug addiction affects juvenile offenders' brain physiology, particularly areas responsible for judgment, impulse control, and decision-making. Substance abuse impairs cognitive functions, leading ...