Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

Experts call for standardized diagnostic criteria, stronger clinical evidence, and public health measures to improve the ...

Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full ...

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a treat—they're a source of craving, guilt and emotional struggle. A newly ...

Problematic patterns of digital media use — including compulsive social media scrolling, gaming, or phone checking — may be more harmful to adolescent mental health than overall screen time, new ...

Why do some people feel they cannot function without coffee every morning? Psychology reveals that the habit may be linked to ...