A systematic review reveals adolescent cannabis use alters brain structure, elevates addiction risk, and impacts cognitive ...

Every year, nearly 29 million Americans are affected by harmful alcohol use (HAU), alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The rapid innovation and transformative potential of AI ...

Earlier this year, researchers at UNC’s Winston Center for Technology and Developing Minds established a new initiative to investigate how technology is “rewiring” the brains of developing youth ...

Mental health and addiction often share a tangled relationship, with each one feeding off and fueling the other. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 38 percent of adults with substance use disorders ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this ...

Recognize triggers: Identify situations, emotions, or thoughts that lead you to watch porn. Understand motivations: Acknowledge why you watch porn (e.g., stress relief, boredom, or escapism). Monitor ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...