There are no universal character traits that are found in all addicted people. According to some research, addictions stem from being unable to seek pleasure from everyday things like work, ...

It’s natural to want to lump all our different personality traits—good or bad— into neat buckets, or “personality types.” I’m guilty of it. As someone who is always binging, whether that means eating, ...

Addiction is a complex health issue that can affect anyone, regardless of their personality. Some people use alcohol or drugs occasionally, enjoying their effects but not seeking them out regularly.

Is scrolling social media contributing to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to screens — computers, smartphones, televisions, ...

“Life is a series of addictions and without them we die”. This is my favourite quote in the academic addiction literature and was made back in 1990 in the British Journal of Addiction by Professor ...

“Life is a series of addictions and without them we die”. This is my favourite quote in the academic addiction literature and was made back in 1990 in the British Journal of Addiction by Professor ...

People who have a high sensation-seeking personality trait may be more likely to develop an addiction to cocaine, according to a Rutgers study. "Although many people try illicit drugs like cocaine or ...