addiction
Adults spend 8 times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising, says study
The average person now spends 12 hours a week streaming programmes on platforms such as Netflix.
Woman addicted to sex spent 7 hours doing intercourse and still wasn't satisfied
She later saw a psychiatrist for depression who changed the combination of her medication after knowing about sex addiction.
Social media addiction can harm your bones, joints
Prolonged use of smartphones can increase neck and upper back pain as well.
Substance abuse likely to reduce lifespan in teens
Substance-related deaths were the most common, along with traffic-related deaths, suicides and deaths resulting from assaults.
Here’s why men end up being single
Findings indicate that most of the men commenting on the thread were not willingly single, but wanted to be in a relationship.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factors reduce cocaine relapse
Addiction researchers are currently studying the function of proteins already present in the brain to find ways to overcome addictions.
Experts warn that people may be at risk of getting addicted to sex robots
A leading psychologist said that they could be a way for sex addicts to express compulsion.
Science Says: What makes something truly addictive
The new "gaming disorder" classification from the World Health Organization revives a debate in the medical community.
Does opioid use affect treatment for alcohol dependence?
Researchers say individuals who misuse opioids have poorer outcomes in multiple domains.
Exercise can help treat addiction, says study
It also is linked to numerous mental health benefits, such as reducing stress, anxiety and depression.