Big tech companies argue their platforms are communication tools not traps, and that addiction is a mischaracterisation of high engagement.

A recent study found that excessive binge watching, or "binge-watching addiction," may be associated with loneliness. Here's ...

Addiction is survival work, effective in the short run, but cyclical and costly over time. There is a way out.

Digital tools like Quittr and Relay advertise that they’ll help their users escape from pornography addiction. The solution ...

New addiction treatment program in Ocoee, TN, combines evidence-based clinical treatment with structured outdoor ...

The Department of Health and Human Services has invested $100 million in a pilot program in eight U.S. cities focused on ...

The creation of this article included the use of AI and was edited by human content creators. Read more on our AI policy here ...

Big Tech is facing a class action in the US over the addictive design of online apps ...

Feeling anxious when your AI companion app crashes? Clinical psychologists reveal 3 evidence-based frameworks to break free ...

In the last trimester of her pregnancy, Hunter died from a fentanyl overdose.

Tired of doom-scrolling? From "phone-foyers" to "digital sunsets," here are a few tips from experts to reclaim your time from ...

Most of the harm that comes from alcohol,” said one researcher, is “due mostly or mainly to drinking with their buddies.” ...