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

Now that the world’s leading public health group says too much Minecraft can be an addiction, could overindulging in chocolate, exercise, even sex, be next? The short answer is probably not. The new ...

Whether it's drugs, shopping, or gambling, addiction can take control your life. Today, we kick off our month-long series about addiction. Farai... Defining Addiction And Its Many Forms Whether it's ...

In September, Yale professor of psychiatry Marc Potenza published a letter in the journal “Addictive Behaviors” on how the definition of “addiction” had broadened in the new edition of the Diagnostic ...

We all have an idea of what addiction is, but we may not be defining it properly, according to a fascinating new book by journalist Maia Szalavitz. To effectively treat addiction, we first need to ...

Defining addiction isn't as easy as it seems. Everyone talks about addiction, some people even invoke the term about lots of things that aren't known to be addictive, like using a smartphone or ...

Many readers responded to my request for different perspectives and insights on the question: Is addiction a disease? The cool thing is that my own view has expanded considerably in light of your ...

In 1956, the American Medical Association declared alcoholism a “disease.” More than half a century later, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has proclaimed addiction, including ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Whether it's drugs, shopping, or gambling, addiction can take control your life. Today, we kick off our month-long series about addiction. Farai Chideya speaks with Dr. Tim Fong — co-director of ...