Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

As a psychologist and author specializing in the application of empirical research to clinical work, I am fascinated by the ways behavior research can be applied to understanding human psychology. I ...

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study. Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo ...

A seemingly small and barely noticed organizational change in DSM-5 disguises what is really a giant conceptual leap—one that may eventually cause large and harmful unintended consequences. In DSM IV, ...

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 ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...