“Understanding revenge as an addiction changes everything we thought we knew about why people become violent and how to stop it.” Revenge-seeking is a behavioral addiction.

Dr. Adi Jaffe, a California-based psychologist, knows firsthand the dangers of unhealthy habits, as he once struggled with drug addiction himself.

It’s biological. In the moment, revenge feels great. But like drugs and alcohol, the effects wear off quickly, and the pain returns. If not controlled, revenge can turn into a deadly addiction.

A new study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has discovered a surprising new mechanism in the brain that ...

Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating addiction.

Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs.

Novo Nordisk will explore how GLP-1 drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, its head of development Martin Holst Lange told an online press conference on Thursday.