Addiction is a condition that has long baffled physicians and philosophers, to say nothing of those struggling with it and those around them. People have long debated whether addiction is a habit or a ...

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Rutgers University is joining New Jersey’s prison system to address an often-overlooked contributor to the cycle of crime, poverty and health concerns among the state’s marginalized communities: The ...

Sex addiction -- also known as hypersexuality or compulsive sexual behavior -- causes a person to lose control over their sexual thoughts and urges. While it's normal to have sexual urges, sex ...