Key points Addiction is a complex behavior that can only be understood by a deeper understanding of behavioral research. Even looking at just a few of the complexities of behavioral psychology can ...

Are you at risk for addictive behaviors? Some people are genetically predisposed to addictive behavior. It is common for people who have addictive behaviors to be depressed. Often people who have ...

William Washington: Our justice system is sustaining addictive behavior The combination of punishment and rehabilitation is bringing confusion to those who are in need and the majority have found ...

The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.

At the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday, psychology professor Bart Hoebel presented his innovative research that suggests sugar is ...

NPR Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.

The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.

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 ...