As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

Key points Many addictive behaviors begin during adolescence. The adolescent brain is in the process of maturing and experiencing changes in the reward system. A percentage of school counselors report ...

SEATTLE — Could artificial intelligence hold the key to solving America’s opioid epidemic? Scientists at the University of Washington are using AI to understand addictive behavior and how the brain ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

Nearly four decades after overcoming her own struggles with addiction, Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, is trying to help others avoid the same pain. Through her ...

What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

Addictive personalities are about way more than just substance issues—it's about how we connect with everything from our relationships to our Instagram feeds. In our world of instant gratification and ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain’s reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can aid the brain in addiction recovery.

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a ...