KAWASAKI -- A 25-year-old man whose stepfather was arrested over suspected embezzlement that stemmed from compulsive gambling opened a self-support facility that aims for recovery from addiction this ...

New research shows it can tame other addictive behaviour that uses the same pathway,” says Dr Astik Joshi, psychiatrist at ...

“If I’m not here everyone will die, so if you want to drink with me you’d better come over.” The journalist hearing this from an old friend is naturally nonplussed. What he finds at the root of his ...

Caitlin Moran's personal essay "I Know Why the Fat Lady Sings," calls compulsive overeating "the most pointlessly secret of miseries" for women. Her words continue to make the Facebook, Twitter, and ...

Can’t stop using? Can’t stop betting? Feel stuck even though part of you wants change? My ideal client is someone who’s hurting but still trying. Are you using weed, alcohol, vaping, gambling, or ...

What comes to mind when you read the word "addiction?" Does it make you think of repetitive use of alcohol and drugs despite negative consequences? Or do you think of shopping, sexual activity, video ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...