With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — but would settle for more state laws to help curb excessive betting.

Tennessee Businesses Against Human Trafficking is new initiative that joins Secretary of State's office with businesses and organizations.

Behind the sweet-smelling clouds of vapour often lies a complex addiction, proving as tenacious as traditional smoking. As Stoptober begins, encouraging people to quit smoking, focus is also shifting ...

Gambling Addiction, Beyond Borders” is a three-part series that explores the public health movement to address gambling in Massachusetts and the United States, as well as what can be learned from ...

Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

Why you cannot stop scrolling on your phone is rooted in deliberate design choices like infinite scroll and powerful psychological triggers that create a continuous loop ...

A man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison has become a social media star in Germany with an unusual campaign against sports betting at soccer stadiums.

Every other state, including those receiving hundreds of millions less than Mississippi, has allocated at least $3 million to stop the crisis three years into receiving settlements. Opioid overdoses ...

Actor Charlie Sheen reflects on his recovery journey, explaining how he overcame his reliance on drugs and alcohol to maintain sobriety for nearly eight years.

A new study suggests that the odds are stacked against smokers who are trying to drop the habit and the triggers that take them off track begin the moment they leave their homes.

Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of diet-focused processed foods in the 1980s ...

The Teen Mom alum recently opened up about her history of plastic surgeries and the insecurity that drives her dissatisfaction with her appearance. The former MTV star says she knows she has a problem ...