When we think of addiction, images of alcohol, nicotine, or narcotics usually spring to mind. But ‘addictive behaviour’ is much more pervasive, subtle, and socially acceptable than we realise. It ...

Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches millions of lives, yet it's often misunderstood as a personal weakness or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Even today, our society looks at addiction as a personality ...

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Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction. Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction. The Open Mind is available to stream ...

The term “addictive personality” refers to someone who has a natural tendency to develop addictions. It is not an official medical diagnosis, and many experts oppose the idea. It may be tempting to ...

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 ...

You wake up and immediately check email. You squeeze in a podcast during your shower. You answer Slack messages while eating breakfast. Your calendar is color-coded down to 15-minute blocks. Your ...

Addiction is an emotional subject—and a notoriously touchy term for understandable reasons. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with substance misuse or addictive behaviors that can affect ...