What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

A psychologist explains how to beat your addiction to apps like Instagram and TikTok It can feel harder than ever to stop the endless scrolling on social media apps. Psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu has ...

It is vital to follow a healthcare professional’s instructions when taking an opioid, such as hydrocodone. Medications, such as methadone, can help relieve withdrawal symptoms and support addiction ...

Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

I'd like to start this blog with a few of my favorite quotes about quitting food or addictions: “Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself”–Rita Mae Brown “My doctor told me to stop ...

Well, there's something known as compulsive gambling addiction, and many people are unaware that this is a psychological problem that demands urgent solutions. Gambling Addiction: How to know when to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about branding, burnout, and redefining ambition. For many executives, burnout becomes a cycle. They push hard, run on ...