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Tobacco Use Rates Among Middle and High School Students Flatten in 2017

Jun 08, 2018 AM EDT E-cigarettes maybe putting a new generation at risk of nicotine addiction, according to new survey.

Universities Struggles With Mental Health Services For Students

Feb 23, 2017 AM EST Higher education institutions are encouraged to provide more mental health care services.

The Explanation Behind Teens Social Media Obsession and Addiction

Nov 12, 2016 AM EST Here is the explanation why your teenagers are so glued on their smart phones, particularly on their social media accounts.

Have Millennials Brought Their Adderall Addiction From College To The Workplace?

Oct 26, 2016 AM EDT More and more young professionals are finding it difficult to quit their Adderall addiction.

Study Links PTSD Symptoms with Food Addiction

Sep 18, 2014 AM EDT Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are directly related to increased food addiction, according to a University of Minnesota study.

Tetris Celebrates its 30th Birthday Today; Sheffield Psychologist Reveals Mystery behind Addiction (VIDEO)

Jun 06, 2014 AM EDT University of Sheffield psychologist explains the mystery behind tetris addiction on its 3oth birthday.

Boston Researchers Identify Impulsivity as Factor for Food Addiction and Eating Disorders

May 14, 2014 AM EDT People suffering from either an eating disorder or obesity have been found to be more impulsive than their healthier peers.

Cambridge Researchers Identify Brain Region Responsible For Gambling Addiction, Study

Apr 08, 2014 AM EDT In a new study, University of Cambridge researchers have found that "Insula", the part of the brain that has a key role in inducing emotions, is responsible for gambling addiction.

Oreos Are Equally Addictive As Cocaine or Morphine, Study

Oct 16, 2013 AM EDT Researchers have found the reason behind why we end up finishing all the Oreo biscuits once the wrapper is opened. Apparently, the delicious cookies are as addictive as cocaine, according to a study ...

Naturally Occurring Chemical Acid In The Brain Reduces Marijuana Addiction?

Oct 15, 2013 AM EDT Kynurenic acid, a naturally occurring chemical acid in the brain, could help addicts abstain from smoking cannabis (marijuana), according to a new study from the University of Maryland.

Early Development of Intellectual Skills Linked To Heavy Drinking in Adulthood, Study

Sep 14, 2013 AM EDT Children with faster verbal development are more likely to become heavy drinkers as adults, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland.

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