Addiction is a chronic brain disorder, and not merely a behavioral problem or simply the result of taking the wrong choices, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which has ...

My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

What counts as an addiction — should compulsive shopping or gaming qualify? Researchers are currently debating whether to classify problematic behaviors as addictions in the next edition of psychiatry ...

Artificial intelligence chatbots regularly answer public queries about sensitive health topics such as addiction, providing ...