I recently received an email from a reader whose life is basically under good control but who keeps slipping back into old habits when he attempts to quit cannabis for a few months to assess if his ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, ...

There's no denying that the porn business is booming. One analysis shows that in 2023, the adult entertainment market was valued at more than $172 billion - with its growth expected to reach close to ...

Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni shares how to quit your phone addiction and take back your brain.

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

Statistically, it takes multiple attempts to quit smoking before people succeed. (Getty Images) If so many people want to stop, why is it so difficult? The main culprit is nicotine, which is a highly ...

Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s free hotline 24 hours a day for resources and treatment for addiction issues at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Last year, Katherine decided she wanted ...

Picture this scenario: You're sitting on the sofa with a bag of pretzels, cookies, or your favorite salty or savory snack of choice. You eat one, two, just a couple more, and before you know it, you ...

Well, there's something known as compulsive gambling addiction, and many people are unaware that this is a psychological problem that demands urgent solutions. Gambling Addiction: How to know when to ...