Behavioural addictions are non-substance-related addictive behaviours that are characterised by an intense desire to repeat actions that are pleasurable or alleviate personal distress. Such addictions ...

Addiction can be a loaded term. The word originated in the 16th century to denote an abnormal attachment, typically to alcohol, and was derived from the Latin term for legally binding someone into a ...

Addiction is a nonclinical term that refers to using a substance or repeating a behavior in a way that causes problems in many other areas of your life. A key aspect of addiction is feeling like you ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

An expert has issued an urgent warning over 'pre-addiction' signs that could show you're on a 'slippery slope'.

Addiction is a growing concern for many living in South Africa. Substance and behavioural addictions continue to have huge effects on the lives of people and their families, and more widely in the ...