Addiction : Science World Report

Jan 31, 2017 03:42 AM EST

'Addiction To Mobile Phones' Is A Deadly Disease, Spreads Like Epidemic

People who experience phantom ringing are more likely to be addicted to mobile phones.

Jan 20, 2017 03:10 AM EST

Drug And Alcohol Addict Turns To Painting For Recovery

Here is a sobering tale of drugs and art.

Oct 12, 2016 05:09 AM EDT

Is Moschino Glamorizing Drug Use With Latest Fashion Line?

Moschino glamorizes drug use in its latest "capsule" fashion line for spring 2017.

Aug 17, 2016 03:52 AM EDT

Short-Term Use Of Opioid Can Also Lead To Addiction, Study Says

A study revealed that one in ten postsurgical patients who used opioid in the short period of time became also addicted or dependent on the said substance.

Aug 04, 2016 04:59 AM EDT

Cocaine Changes The Brain To Create Cravings, Study Reveals

A study revealed that the use of cocaine can change the brain structure and connectivity which leads to cravings.

Apr 08, 2016 06:38 AM EDT

Opioids Can Help Treat Heroin Addiction

Opioid is a medication prescribed for people with chronic pain. It is a powerful pain killer that can be highly addictive. There are approximately 5 million Americans who develop dependence to this drug that leads to at least 17,000 annual deaths. However, a recent study in Canada claims that an opi...

Jan 12, 2016 10:55 AM EST

'Back Door' in the Brain May be Linked to Cocaine Addiction

Scientists may have discovered an unknown "back door" into the brain linked to cocaine addiction. The findings may explain why individuals addicted to the substance may have trouble dropping the habit.

Oct 16, 2015 10:07 AM EDT

Bees: Caffeine Lovers, Just Like You And Me

A new study revealed that bees love caffeine just as much as most people do.

Oct 05, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

Enzyme Malfunction May Cause Binge Drinking To Lead To Alcoholism

Scientists have identified a malfunctioning enzyme as a possible reason that binge drinking increases the odds of alcoholism.

Aug 13, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Overweight Smokers May Gain More Weight When They Quit

New findings published in the International Journal of Obesity reveal that body mass index and the number of cigarettes smoked per day could potentially be used as a way to predict weight changes during the decade after a smoker quits.

Aug 13, 2015 03:52 PM EDT

Tetris: Video Game Lowers Addictive Behaviors

New findings published in the journal Addictive Behaviors reveal that playing Tetris could particularly be helpful in terms of self-control. This recent study focuses on reducing drug cravings.

Jul 22, 2015 12:50 PM EDT

Lower Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes Does Not Lower Their Addictiveness

New findings published in the journal Addiction examine research on low nicotine content (CLNC) for cigarettes and how this might function as a regulatory measure to help reduce smoke exposure and lower general addictiveness. Unfortunately, the study findings revealed that lower nicotine levels may ...