At some point in our lives, we all engage in behaviors that are risky or unwise— behaviors that, deep down, we know are not rational. We might gamble on the lottery even though we know that, ...

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...

The ADHD brain is different, not faulty. The ADHD system can set a person up for addiction. Dopamine levels are the key to ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...

Scientists have long known that stress and addiction travel together, but the biological connection between a hard day and a ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...

Massachusetts’ legal cannabis market is largely operating as intended, giving residents who choose to consume marijuana ...

Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given ...

A problem gambling survey found a 27% decrease in risky betting behaviors compared to the same study three years before. The NCPG study says, despite a decline from 2021, problem gambling behavior ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Around 6% of college students have a gambling problem. John Rowley/The Image Bank via Getty Images Three out of four college ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...