Some of our canine pets are colloquially called "ball junkies" because they have an addictive-like attitude toward their toys ...

Across all the tests, the researchers found that 33 dogs exhibited addictive-like behaviors with the toys. These behaviors included dogs staying laser focused on the toy if it was kept in the room but ...

Addictive personalities aren't real, but addiction is. Genetics, environment, and trauma are some factors that can contribute ...

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

Longitudinal data shows increasing or high addictive use of social media and mobile phones in adolescents significantly raises the risk of suicidal behaviors and ideation.

Gaming companies Roblox and Epic Games have been sued in California state court for allegedly failing to safeguard against or warn consumers about the psychologically addictive design features of ...

Researchers estimate that 30% of cannabis users will develop an addiction called cannabis use disorder. Here's how to ...