Understanding more about why people gamble is key to overcoming addiction, psychologists say. Why it matters: Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show ...

CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.

Perhaps it’s the delicious mocktails on tap at your local bar or the terrible bout of hangxiety you get whenever you drink. Maybe it’s the influx of research linking alcohol to a wide range of health ...

David Wilson pictured before his weight loss, at 18st 12lb (left) and after losing over 4st on the Human Being Diet Quitting booze six years ago was the making of me. I was 54 and it didn’t just save ...

A man who once drank up to four bottles of vodka every day has told how he only managed to quit alcohol after developing a ...

What is addiction, and how can we stop it? The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use ...

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It is an opioid that floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical that helps us feel pleasure. This causes a strong feeling of happiness, ...