Dreams have been described as dress rehearsals for real life, opportunities to gratify wishes, and a form of nocturnal therapy. A new theory aims to make sense of it all. I've already written about ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spark ...

The holidays can bring joy — but for many, they also bring stress, triggers, and temptation. From family pressure to ...

I've already written about one reason why cravings make quitting difficult (find it here). However, cravings and triggers are not just abstract concepts; they are well known, important players in ...

Stress, loneliness and family tension can all be powerful relapse triggers for those struggling with addiction around the ...

Hectic days and weeks leading to winter’s holidays are, for many, an inevitable part of the season, but, for recovering addicts, coping with added pressure isn’t as easy. “I think the holidays are ...

Scientists have shed light on poorly understood brain mechanisms that suppress drug and alcohol cravings, uncovering new insights that may help in the development of better addiction medicines. For ...

When does a little excess turn into an addiction? Our series continues with a look at the psychology of addiction. What are the signs of an... What Triggers Addiction? How Can It Be Broken? Sometimes ...

You’re in recovery from opioid addiction, and your walk to work takes you down the same streets where you used to buy heroin. The drug’s calling to you, still. Just then, your phone buzzes, with a ...

Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research. The study, by international scientists including researchers from Imperial College London, ...

Loneliness and anxiety among "night owls" trigger smartphone and social media addiction, according to new research. Young adults who stay up all hours are more prone to developing "problematic" ...

Texas Health Resources is using virtual reality tools to help patients resist their addictions. A behavioral health expert explains.