Myth: Everyone gets addicted to pain drugs if they take them long enough. Reality: "The vast majority of people, when prescribed these medications, use them correctly without developing addiction," ...

The subject of addiction swirls with myths and misinformation. It doesn’t help that so many people seem to believe that their own struggle with addiction — or a few drop-ins to Alcoholics Anonymous ...

Recently, the term “dopamine detox” has become quite popular across platforms like YouTube and TikTok. This theory suggests that by steering clear of stimulating activities like social media, video ...

Using this many devices at once doesn’t mean a person is addicted to technology. Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com I am a psychologist who has worked with teens and ...

Recently, many people, chiefly men, several celebrities among them, have sought psychological treatment for "sex addiction." The truth is, however, that "sex addiction" is a socially dangerous myth.

Yet another junk epidemiological study claims that "ultra-processed" foods are addictive. The research is little more than a conclusion desperately in search of evidence. Let's take a look at its ...

Ketamine therapy has gained attention in recent years as a potential option for people struggling with depression, anxiety, ...

Is TikTok really hijacking young minds with dopamine? In this episode of The Miller Report: Real Clear Journalism, Maggie Miller sits down with psychologist and lead investigator Christopher J. F ...