What started out as web surfing by a healthy teen descended into online obsession and isolation. Was it depression, internet addiction or both?... Is 'Internet Addiction' Real? When her youngest ...

The invention of social media’s never-ending scroll birthed an unforeseen addiction to the internet, and now, researchers are attempting to measure screen dependency in new studies. Scientists from ...

The Internet is a marvelous tool that allows us to connect to others, access a world of information, and order pizza at all hours of the day or night. However, excessive use of the Internet can lead ...

CINCINNATI (Reuters) - When Danny Reagan was 13, he began exhibiting signs of what doctors usually associate with drug addiction. He became agitated, secretive and withdrew from friends. He had quit ...

The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use disorder, and alcohol and drugs combined resulting ...

What started as one man’s quest for a lava lamp has developed into an online auction habit that he incorporates into his daily to-do list. Chris, 38, spotted a unique lamp on a television show a few ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. When I was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell cocaine in 1986, I was addicted to both coke ...

Social media has become an integral part of modern society, with billions of users worldwide. It allows people to connect, share information, and keep up with the latest news and trends. However, the ...

Addiction is a state of severe physical and psychological dependence on certain substances. People living with addiction may have brain differences and often require treatment, but stigma can prevent ...

More a popular idea than a scientifically valid concept, internet addiction is the belief that people can become so dependent on using their mobile phones or other electronic devices that they lose ...