In contemporary society, we are quick to pathologize our behaviors. We jokingly call our fondness for cleaning “OCD,” sometimes argue that “we’re all a little autistic,” and haphazardly label our ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

Love comes in all shapes and sizes. Here’s how to spot the most maladaptive and debilitating form. Love addiction, also known as affective dependence, is a condition where an individual develops an ...

There’s no formal diagnosis (yet). But experts say there’s growing recognition of this problem — and some work on solutions. Can the word “addiction” — typically associated with drugs, alcohol, ...

Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to new research. Older people (those 24 years and older) spend 4.6 hours ...

It’s hard to talk about addiction. The American war on drugs has dedicated over half a century to treating addiction like a crime rather than a disease—portraying drug abuse as a moral failing instead ...