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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. By Ellen Barry As ...

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 ...