"The new recovery center is a major step, but only part of the community responses needed to address addiction issues." ...

There are many theories about the causes of addiction, the use and abuse of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Biology, psychology, and social and cultural elements all play a role in the ...

Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with ...

Food addiction describes addiction-like responses to ultra-processed foods, but it is not yet a formal DSM-5 or ICD-11 diagnosis. Evidence links it to cravings, loss of control, reward pathways, ...

Cancer remains the leading cause of ill-health and premature death among Australians, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The burden of disease ...

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unraveled. Yet addiction is often hidden in plain sight—affecting people in workplaces, schools, sporting clubs ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

Although self-harm is not formally classified as an addiction in the DSM-5-TR, some experts argue that it can manifest as a behavioral addiction due to its effects on the brain’s reward system.