Dreams have been described as dress rehearsals for real life, opportunities to gratify wishes, and a form of nocturnal therapy. A new theory aims to make sense of it all. I've already written about ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spark ...

I've already written about one reason why cravings make quitting difficult (find it here). However, cravings and triggers are not just abstract concepts; they are well known, important players in ...

The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spark temptation, from the ...

Hectic days and weeks leading to winter’s holidays are, for many, an inevitable part of the season, but, for recovering addicts, coping with added pressure isn’t as easy. “I think the holidays are ...

When does a little excess turn into an addiction? Our series continues with a look at the psychology of addiction. What are the signs of an... What Triggers Addiction? How Can It Be Broken? Sometimes ...

You’re in recovery from opioid addiction, and your walk to work takes you down the same streets where you used to buy heroin. The drug’s calling to you, still. Just then, your phone buzzes, with a ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For most people Thanksgiving is a happy, comfortable holiday where it's okay to indulge a bit on the food. But for some people, Thanksgiving can be a tough day. This is ...

Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research. The study, by international scientists including researchers from Imperial College London, ...

Addiction is a long-term condition, like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Of course, the goal is to stop using drugs or alcohol completely and not relapse. But when you see your addiction as ...

Loneliness and anxiety among "night owls" trigger smartphone and social media addiction, according to new research. Young adults who stay up all hours are more prone to developing "problematic" ...

When discussing modern gaming and gambling, it is important to understand how the lines between these two can become blurred. In this article, we will explore the thin line between gaming and gambling ...