Why someone becomes addicted to a substance has long baffled scientists and philosophers. Now leading researchers are getting the clearest picture yet of how addiction works in the brain and body.

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Millions of Americans have become addicted to hard-to-quit indulgences, which experts warn could usher in new generations plagued with chronic health crises. The bulk of the typical American diet is ...

Social media addiction is rising in young people – but how do you tell if your child is addicted, or just using social media ...