Addictive personalities are about way more than just substance issues—it's about how we connect with everything from our relationships to our Instagram feeds. In our world of instant gratification and ...

Most of us know somebody who tends to get over-involved in certain behaviors, and the saying often goes that they must have an “addictive personality.” But is there such a thing? The idea of an ...

People can become addicted to a variety of behaviors and substances. Risk factors for addiction include genetics, environment, trauma, and depression. Mental health researchers have long wondered why ...

Even today, society tends to look at addiction as a personality flaw, and people with addiction usually carry a sizable burden of guilt and shame because of the stigma attached to it. Fortunately, ...

Over the years, I’ve learned the best way to deal with my addictive personality is to carefully consider what I become preoccupied with. Early on in life, I recognized I had an addictive personality.

Historically, the word "addiction" has been linked with substance abuse. Those with "addictive personalities" were assumed to be people who heavily relied on drugs or alcohol. In the TikTok-era, ...

It’s natural to want to lump all our different personality traits—good or bad— into neat buckets, or “personality types.” I’m guilty of it. As someone who is always binging, whether that means eating, ...