We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others.

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

In today’s world, people seek likes, views, and constant attention. Phones buzz, screens shine, and silence feels strange.

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...

A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...