Does marijuana cause addiction? As Californians prepare to vote on Prop 19 — which would legalize recreational use of the drug, at least under state law — the question is more pertinent than ever. The ...

Defining addiction isn't as easy as it seems. Everyone talks about addiction, some people even invoke the term about lots of things that aren't known to be addictive, like using a smartphone or ...

The old saw that pot’s not addictive has run hard into scientific consensus of late. Marijuana does cause dependency and addiction. But as the science improves — and laws let weed users relax a bit — ...

Addiction screening tools might not just detect addiction they might define it. Researchers from Curtin University argue that the ways we measure addiction can shape who is considered addicted and how ...

A COLLEGE STUDENT plays a computer game at an internet cafe in Seoul, South Korea, in December 2013. On Monday, the World Health Organization said that compulsively playing video games now qualifies ...

When science first studied addictive behavior individuals who became addicted to a substance commonly were viewed as being morally flawed human beings lacking willpower. Today, that view has changed.

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 ...

A psychological test that determines the degree of addiction a person has using the Internet. Developed by Dr. Kimberly Young in 1998, a result from 80 to 100 points means Internet usage is causing ...

To discover a spouse’s addiction is both devastating and overwhelming. Often, a spouse's need for support is heightened as he or she feels that options are diminished. The addicted spouse is not ...

The statistics are startling. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.9 million adults needed substance abuse treatment in 2016. With the opioid crisis growing in 2017, much more ...