When thinking of addiction, we tend to focus on alcohol, tobacco and drugs, but there are many more addictions. Some are not terribly dangerous, but others are more powerful and dangerous than any of ...

Are you curious about the world's most unusual habits? People can get hooked on things you might never even consider addictive. While some addictions are widely recognized, there are others that fly ...

A new study published in the journal Addiction has uncovered a sobering reality: older Americans are now more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than to alcohol or tobacco. These ...

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying bills, which becomes evidence that nothing is wrong. Crisis is treated as ...

Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, a psychoactive herb native to Southeast Asia, is sold at smoke shops and gas stations across the United States. It enjoys a reputation as a safe, “natural” supplement ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- This is not a typical Mother's Day story. Instead it is about pain, addiction, and a mother's unconditional love for her son. Jarrett Cothern was a 15 year addict. "I was in high ...