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 ...

There are many causes and effects of addiction. One approach to understanding the struggles individuals experience is through the lens of affect psychology, where the underlying emotions that motivate ...

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 ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Welcome to a profound journey—one that requires immense strength, resilience, and unwavering love. Navigating a relationship with a drug addict is a challenging and emotional ...

Recent research indicates that specific personality traits marked by emotional fragility and impulsivity are strong ...

When substance abuse enters a family’s life, it rarely affects just one person. The ripple effects touch everyone in the household, altering relationships, routines, and the emotional atmosphere that ...

While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a study published January 21, 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS One by ...

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 ...